Interpersonal Communication Flashcards

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A message exchange between two or more individuals

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Interpersonal Communication

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2
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The process by which messages are given and received

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Communication Cycle

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3
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Idea or information shared from one person to another

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Message

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4
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The person who creates and delivers the message

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Sender

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5
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The person to whom the message is sent

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Receiver

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6
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The receiver’s response to the message

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Feedback

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7
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An environmental or natural barrier that prevents effective exchange of information

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Physical Communication Obstacle

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8
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Conversation stoppers that block the flow of exchanging information

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Communication Barrier

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9
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The exchange of a message between two or more individuals through speaking

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Oral Communication

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10
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The rate at which words are spoken

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Pace

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11
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A speaker’s volume, pitch, tone, and clarity

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Vocal Delivery

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12
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The loudness or softness of the sound of a voice

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Volume

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13
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The relative highness or lowness of a voice

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Pitch

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14
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The vocal quality that indicates a speaker’s mood, feelings, or attitude

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Tone

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15
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A voice that has little variation

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Monotone

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16
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Saying a word correctly as indicated by a standard dictionary

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Pronunciation

17
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The process of speaking clearly and precisely

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Enunciation

18
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The rules that govern the way words are joined together into phrases and sentences

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Grammar

19
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The categories of the English language including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections

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Parts of Speech

20
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The nonverbal messages the sender communicates to the receiver

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Body Language

21
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Movements made by arms, hands, legs, feet, and head during communication

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Gestures

22
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The way you hold yourself physically

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Posture

23
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Giving attention to and responding

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Active Listening

24
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Understand and share the feelings of another person

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Empathize

25
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Determining the speaker’s key words and message

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Listening for Content

26
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Determining the speaker’s attitude and emotions

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Listening for Intention

27
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Vocal stress on a particular word

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Emphasis

28
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Information exchanged using technology rather than face-to-face

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Mediated Communication

29
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A polite code of conduct agreed upon by a group of people

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Etiquette

30
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The art of behaving in a courteous, tactful, and businesslike manner in the workplace

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Professionalism