Chapter 1 - not vocab

Question 1

definitions of communication vary based on:

Answer 1

the level of observation, intentionality, normative judgement

Question 2

concept

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an agreed upon aspect of reality

Question 3

model

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either a synonym to the term theory, a precursor to a theory, a physical representation of a theory, or a specific–often mathematical–application of prediction

Question 4

commonsense theory

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theory in use

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working theory

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generalizations made about the best techniques for doing something

Question 6

scholarly theory

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one that had undergone systematic research

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accuracy

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in evaluating theory, the extent to which systematic research supports the explanations provided by the theory

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practicality

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when evaluating a theory, the extent to which the theory can be used to solve real-world problems

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succinctness

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when evaluating theory, the extent to which a theory’s explanation or description is sufficiently concise

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consistency

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the extent to which an individual believes a target other typically behaves in a particular fashion

Question 11

internal consistency

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when evaluating a theory, the extent to which the ideas of the theory are logically built on one another

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external consistency

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when evaluating a theory, the extent to which the theory is coherent with other widely held theories

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acuity

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in evaluating theory, the ability of a theory to to provide insight into an otherwise intricate issue

Question 14

communication

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a complex process associated with sending, receiving, and interpreting messages

Question 15

level of observation

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the focus of a definition of of communication. The level of observance might be narrow- limiting what counts as communication. Or broad- accepting a wide range of activities as comm

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intentionality

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the extent to which a definition of communication focuses on source intent or receiver interpretation. Do messages sent consciously and on purpose count? If you say it’s up to the source then yes it counts. If you say it’s up to the receiver then it doesn’t count

Question 17

source orientation

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the position in the intentionality debate proposing the only messages that should be considered communication are those a source intends to send

Question 18

receiver orientation

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the position in the intentionality debate proposing that anything a receiver considers a message should be considered communication

Question 19

normative judgement

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whether a definition of communication requires success or accuracy in order for an activity to be considered communication. Does the message have to be successful received to count as comm? If you take the evaluative stance- yes, if you take the non evaluative stance-no

Question 20

communication competence

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achieving a successful balance between effectiveness and appropriateness

Question 21

theory

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any systematic summary about the nature of the communication process