Exam 1: Book Question Flashcards
According the Frank Dance, what are the three points of “critical conceptual differentiation in attempts to define communication?
Level of Observation
Intentionally
Normative Judgement
Describe a basic model of inquiry.
The study of experience that leads to understanding knowledge, and theory.
3 Stages
- Asking Questions
- Observation
- Constructing Answers
Name and define the basic types of scholarships
Scientific- observe and explain the world as accurately as possible.
Humanistic seek to creative interpretations
Social- human beings the object of study.
Describe how scholars work.
Identify a problem Investigate Theory making process Peer Review Feedback
What is theory?
an organized set of concepts, explanations, and principles that depicts some aspects of human experience,
Name and Define dimensions
Philosophical - Basic beliefs that underline theory
Concepts- building blocks
Explanation- dynamic connections made by the theory.
Principles- guidelines for action
What are the philosophical assumptions of theory? Define each.
Epistemology- the study of knowledge
Ontology- the nature of human existence
Axiology- the study of values
What is an explanation? What are the types of explanation?
Explanation- answers the question
Casual, Practical
What makes a good theory after all ?
A good theory introduces new ideas
What are the key ideas of semiotic tradition?
Sign- defined as a stimulus designating or indicating some other condition.
Symbol- usually designates a complex sign with many meanings.
Traid of meaning- asserts that meaning arises from a relationship among three things- object, person, and sign
What are the three large branches of the sociopsychological tradition? Define each.
Cognitive- patterns of thought, concentrates on how individuals acquire, store.
Biological- Study of genetics assumed increasing importance.
Behavioral- concentrate on how people actually behave
What are the key ideas of the rhetorical tradition?
invention, arrangement, style, delivery, and memory.
What are the major variations in the rhetorical tradition?
Classical, medieval, renaissance, enlightenment, contemporary, and postmodern periods
What is Trait Theory?
characteristic of an individual’s way of thinking, feeling, and behaving across situations.
What is attribution theory?
Ways we infer the causes of behavior-both our own and others.
