Define and discuss four of the eight properties of communication.

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Answer 1

Process—A process is anything that is on-going, ever-changing, and continuous. Dynamic—The terms "process" and "dynamic" are closely related. Part of what makes communication a process is its dynamic nature. Something that is dynamic is considered active and/or forceful.
Interactive-Transactive—Communication is interactive and transactive because it occurs between people. Communication requires the active participation of two people simultaneously sending and receiving messages.
Symbolic—A symbol is an arbitrarily selected and learned stimulus that represents something else. Symbols can be verbal or nonverbal.
Intentional—Intentional communication exists whenever two or more people consciously engage in interaction with some purpose.
Contextual—Communication is dependent on the context in which it occurs. A context is the cultural, physical, relational, and perceptual environment in which communication occurs.
Ubiquitous—That communication is ubiquitous simply means that communication is everywhere, done by everyone, all of the time
Cultural—Culture shapes communication and communication is culture bound. People from different cultures communicate differently.