Communication Flashcards
define COMMUNICATION
complex, dynamic, & ongoing exchange between 2 people that is a continuous development from infancy; consists of 5 components
what are the 5 components of communication
message, sender, method, receiver, feedback
define the MESSAGE
expression of thoughts/feelings in words, symbols, or body language
define the METHOD
conveys message via words, symbols, gestures, or combination
define the FEEDBACK
verifies that message was receieved as intended
define the RECEIVER
person that interprets & reconstructs message; how it is received depends on many factors
nonverbal communication is also called what
body language
describe nonverbal communication
partly learned & partly instinctive; most accurate method of communicating; can be intentional or not; 8 ways
list 8 ways of nonverbal communication
- physical appearance & dress
- body movement & posture
- facial expression
- gestures
- eye contact
- voice tone & volume
- silence
- touch
what are the 3 types of personality
passive/unassertive, aggressive, & assertive
describe a PASSIVE/UNASSERTIVE PERSONALITY
unable to share feelings/needs/help; apologetic, weak & soft vioce, little eye contact, fidget, compliant; sacrificial; hurt/angry when taken advantage of
describe an AGGRESSIVE PERSONALITY
very destructive, selfisih, demanding, & manipulative; use angry vocals to dominate/harm
describe an ASSERTIVE PERSONALITY
empowered & confident in feelings, firm, eye contact, self-respect, accountable
define INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
thinking to yourself to help control emotional response
define INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
between at least 2 people & vary w/relationship