Aaden has decided to break up with his significant other. He has gone over what he is going to say, but can not decide where to have the conversation. After some serious thought, Aaden decided to have this discussion in his home because it was quiet and they would be able to have a better discussion face-to-face. Which element of the Communication Process Model is this?

The Communication Process Model (CPM) is a model that describes the steps through which effective exchange of information takes place from the sender of a message to the receiver(s) of the message. (Refer to attached image)

The CPM includes the following steps:

1. Noise- reducing physical/ physiological distractions that can impede clear communication.

2. Communicator- the person who initiates the communication

3. Message- the information exchanged between the sender and receiver of the message

4. Feedback- How the information from the sender is received by the recipient of the communication

5. Channel- The medium by which the information is delivered from the sender to the receiver.

In this instance, when Aaden decided to have a discussion with his significant other in his home using face-to-face communication, he is deciding on the channel or medium through which the communication will this place. By choosing face-to-face communication at his home, Aaden has determined what he believes is the most appropriate context for the conversation with his significant other, given the sensitive nature of the topic. In this way, Aaden has selected a channel of communication.