COMM MID TERM Flashcards
Low/high language
Low language is informal, casual, and conversational; high language is more formal and proper.
good visual aids
Clear, relevant, simple, and easy to read or understand.
Delivery styles
Manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and extemporaneous.
Perception process/ improve perception
Selection, organization, interpretation; improve by being mindful, verifying facts, and avoiding assumptions.
Comm models
Linear, interactive, and transactional models.
Connotation/denotation
Denotation is the literal meaning; connotation is the emotional or cultural meaning.
Types of audience analysis
Demographic, psychographic, situational.
ethics
Principles guiding honesty, fairness, and respect in communication
types of noise
Physical, psychological, physiological, semantic.
Halo effect
Tendency to assume positive traits based on one good impression.
Fundamental Attributions Error
Overemphasizing personal traits and underestimating situational factors when judging others’ behavior.
Self Fulfilling prophecy
When one’s expectations influence their behavior, causing the expectation to come true.
non-verbal categories
Kinesics, proxemics, haptics, appearance, vocalics.
functions of NV
Reinforcing verbal communication, regulating interaction, expressing emotions.
ways to organize speech
Chronological, spatial, topical, cause-effect, problem-solution.
