Ch. 2 Flashcards
Communication processing can be defined as…
The means by which you gather, organize, and evaluate the information you receive
People sometimes feel uncertain in new situations where they do not know what to expect. This uncertainty develops because the person does not have a(n) __________ to guide his or her perception of the new event.
Schema
Reduced cognitive activity, inaccurate recall, and uncritical evaluation are all signs that a state of _________ is challenging one’s perception.
Mindlessness
Edgar, who is a communication major, finds himself frustrated by the number of times his professors say “umm,” mispronounce words and use awkward gestures—so much so that he often
misses the point of their lectures. Edgar’s perceptions are best attributed to __________.
Selective perception
Brianna is planning a vacation, and even though she really wants to go someplace quiet and relaxing, she has settled on a trip to Miami because her older sister told her she should go someplace with a great night life. In this scenario, Brianna’s sister has an ___________ on Brianna’s perception.
Undue influence
Which theory helps explain how people change their attributions of someone’s physical appearance as they communicate with them more?
Interaction appearance theory
When Joe shows up late to meet his friends for dinner, he explains that he is late because he was held up in traffic. His friend Maggie reminds him, though, that they all drove in the same traffic, but that everyone else left early to accommodate the rush hour. The differences in their perception
is best associated with _________________.
Fundamental attribution error
What three recommendations have been made for improving perceptions?
Verify your perceptions, be thoughtful when you seek explanations, and look beyond first impressions.
Failing to consider other cultural perspectives because of a belief that one’s own culture is appropriate and relevant in all situations and to all people is associated with what term?
Cultural myopia
Fitting our perceptions of individuals into our existing schemas without adjusting the schema adequately is referred to as ___________________.
Stereotyping
“Politicians life,” and “young people are lazy” are both examples of _____________.
Stereotypes
Our tendency to internalize our admiration for film and TV stars, models, famous athletes, and
political figures by comparing what we like about them to our own self-conception is addressed by which theory?
Social comparison theory
Because she believes she is not good at public speaking, Deanna puts off choosing and researching her topic, and doesn’t have adequate time to prepare and practice for her presentation. Ultimately, she earns a failing grade on her speech, and walks away with her perception confirmed: she is just not a good speaker. Unfortunately, Deanna’s ________ set her up for
failure.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
When you feel as though you have negotiated a communication situation as well as you possibly could do, you experience _______________.
Self-actualization
The act of voluntarily revealing information that is not easily known about ourselves, to others, is
called __________________.
Self-disclosure
