Why are communication theories that consider only a linear relationship between the sender and receiver of messages considered to be too simplistic?
a. In relationships of unequal power, linear models do not work well.
b. Linear pathways imply both sender and receiver actually participate.
c. Linear models do not consider the dynamic interactions of multiple variables.
d. There are often more than one sender and more than one receiver.
C
Communication is a complex process that incorporates multiple variables, including relationships, past experiences, and personalities.
These linear models simplify a process that is very complex and makes static a process that is dynamic.
Linear models show communication flowing from a sender to a receiver; whether or not both are active participants is not part of the criteria of linear models, although active participation would create better communication.
There may be more than one sender and receiver in a communication exchange, but this would make the theory more, not less, complex.
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