Communication Breakdown
Communication Breakdown
Communication Breakdown
Communication Breakdown
Examples:
Examples:
• Trauma
• shyness, lack of confidence
• depression
• fear, stage fright
Cultural Barriers pertain to
communication problems encountered
by people regarding their intrinsic
values, beliefs, and traditions in conflict
with others. People’s culture affects the
way they communicate and relate to
others.
Examples:
1. different beliefs
2. traditions, and customs
3. manners of dressing
4. speaking
Linguistic Barriers pertain conflicts with
regard to language and word meanings.
Because words carry denotative and
connotative meanings, they can sometimes
cause confusion and misunderstanding.
Meaning of words and symbols also vary
depending on culture.
Examples:
• difference in language
• accent and dialect
• use of jargon and slang
• speech defects or language impairments
Physiological Barrier pertains to
bodily condition that
compromise the ability of a
person to send or receive
messages.
Examples:
•Hunger
•Stomachache
•Fatigue
•Effects of Medicine in your body
Directions: Identify the kind of communication barrier exemplified by each description. Tell
whether it is Physiological, Psychological, Physical, Cultural, or Linguistic Barrier. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. lack of confidence
(Psychological)
2. connotative
and denotative meaning (Linguistic)
3.
loud party (Physical)