Semantic Barriers
Obstacles to effective communication that arise from differences in understanding the meanings of words and symbols used by the communicators.
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“communication clarity”
Communication Theory
The study of how information is transmitted and received, including the processes and methods that facilitate communication.
Semantic Noise
Interference in the communication process caused by ambiguity in the meaning of words and phrases, leading to misunderstandings.
Illusion of Transparency
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate how well their thoughts, feelings, and emotions are understood by others.
One Page/One Hour
A method where a document or proposal is limited to one page and created within one hour to ensure clarity and focus.
Curse Of Knowledge
A cognitive bias where someone mistakenly assumes that others have the same background knowledge they do.
SCR
Situation-Complication-Resolution (SCR) is a communication and problem-solving framework used to structure information clearly and logically.
Trick Questions
A dark pattern where questions are worded in a way that tricks the user into giving an answer they didn't intend.
Information Design
The practice of presenting information in a way that is clear, accessible, and useful to the user.