UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Schramm's model emphasises that communication is more effective when the fields of experience of sender and receiver overlap. Field of experience includes cultural background,education and prior knowledge. By using familiar language and examples,the teacher deliberately links the message to students' field of experience,so this term correctly completes the stem.

Option A:
When there is high overlap between fields of experience,less explanation is needed and chances of misunderstanding decrease. Adapting content in this way demonstrates audience awareness and aligns fully with Schramm's idea,which supports Option A.

Option B:
Channel is the medium through which the message travels,such as a projector or microphone,and is not the same as the learners' background knowledge.

Option C:
Noise denotes interference that obstructs message transmission,whereas the stem describes a strategy to enhance understanding,not a barrier.

Option D:
Feedback refers to the responses students give after receiving the message,but the question is about pre adapting the message before delivery.

Schramm introduced the idea that sender and receiver each have a "field of experience,"which includes their knowledge,attitudes and cultural background. Communication is more effective when these fields overlap,because messages are then interpreted in similar ways. The stem directly refers to this requirement for overlap. Therefore,the correct term is "field of experience."

Option A:
Mechanical channel refers to the physical medium carrying the signal and does not capture the psychological and cultural similarities Schramm emphasises.

Option B:
The field of experience concept explains why the same message may be understood differently by people with different backgrounds,making option B accurate.

Option C:
Economic power or formal authority may affect influence but are not the key factor named in Schramm's model.

Option D:
Formal authority refers to organisational position,which is separate from shared experiences and knowledge.

Schramm introduced the idea of field of experience to describe the sum of a person's background,values and knowledge. He suggested that communication is easier when the fields of experience of sender and receiver overlap. This overlap allows similar interpretation of symbols. Therefore field of experience is the correct completion.

Option A:
Field of experience includes culture,education and previous encounters with similar messages. When these factors are shared,less explanation is needed and understanding improves. This directly supports Schramm's view of successful communication.

Option B:
Economic status can influence access to media but is not the central theoretical construct in Schramm's model. People of different incomes can still communicate effectively if their experiences and meanings align.

Option C:
Organisational role refers to one's position in a hierarchy and does not fully capture the broader experiential background. It is only one part of the field of experience.

Option D:
Mechanical channel describes the medium of transmission,such as radio or telephone,but not the subjective background needed to interpret messages. Thus it is not the correct answer.

Schramm introduced the concept of "field of experience" to describe a person's background,knowledge and cultural setting. He proposed that communication is easier when sender and receiver fields overlap. This overlap allows similar interpretation of symbols. Hence field of experience is the correct term.

Option A:
Field of experience explains shared understanding because common background and knowledge make symbols and messages easier to interpret similarly.

Option B:
Economic power may influence access to media but is not the core theoretical idea here.

Option C:
Formal status refers to organisational rank,which is not central in Schramm's diagram.

Option D:
Mechanical channel deals with physical means of transmission and is different from experiential overlap.