1. Source 2. Encoding 3. Channel 4. Decoding 5. Receiver 6. Message (M) 7. Feedback
Source: It is the giver of the message.
Encoding: First a though occurs. This though is converted into message. This process of conversion of though to message is called encoding.
Message: The product of encoding is called message. When we speak, speech is the message. When we write our writing is the message, when we gesture, our hand movements and face expression is the message.
Channel: It is the medium through which the message travels.
Decoding: Before the message is received, the symbols in it must be translated into a form that is understood by the receiver. This process is called decoding.
Receiver: The object who receives the message is called receiver.
Feedback: It is a check on how successfully the message has been transmitted.
Sources of Distortion
Sometimes, the message might get distorted as it travels from the source to the receiver. The message transmitted by the source will be totally different from the message received by the receiver. Distorted of message is caused due to the several reasons.
1. Wrong encoding of the thought process by the sender of the message.
2. Poor choice of symbols or words in the message.
3. Unfavorable medium like noise.
4. Wrong decoding due to poor attention and perception by the receiver.
5. Due to anxiety.