Chap 1 Foundations of human communication Flashcards
Define communication
Process of acting on info. Thinking or doing something in response to the action or the words as you understand it. Making sense of intuitions, feelings, and emotions . Interpreting through senses
Why is com an important course of study ?
It’s the fundamental aspect of being human. It’s a basic life skill in which people spend 80-90% of their waking moments communicating.
- it improves employability
- improves relationships
- improves health
3 criteria used to determine if comm is competent
1) message is understood as the communicator intended it to be understood
2) message achieves communicators intended effect
3) ethical- enhances honesty,integrity, respect for self and others
Comm as action
It’s linear, with meaning . Sent or transferred from source to receiver
S—–> R
Comm as interaction
Comm occurs as the receiver of the message responds through feedback . Linear sequence of actions and reactions.
Comm as a transaction
Interactive comm . Sharing of ideas and feelings.
S R
Feedback
Info about a message that can be used to modify/ alter a message
Interpreting is not the same as….U
Understanding
Name an ex of impersonal comm
Asking a server for water
5 characteristics of comm
1) comm is contextually bound
2) emphasizes content relational dimensions
3) unreatable
4) irreversible
5) inescapable
5 fundamental principles of comm
1) be aware of ur comm
2) effectively use & interpret verbal messages
3) effectively use nonverbal messages
4) listen& respond to others thoughtfully
5) appropriately adapt messages to others
Comm in interpersonal contexts
Mutually influence each other to manage relationship
Group comm
A collection of people who have a common goal, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and influence each other.
Presentational comm
Comm that occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people in order to inform persuading or entertain them
Encode
Put thoughts / feelings into a form
