Lecture #1 - intro to communication Flashcards
what is communication ?
process of eexchanging information related to an individual’s person’s needs, wants, perceptions, knowledge, or feelings
how much % of a person’s typical day is spent communicating ?
75%
what is communication science ?
an academic field that examines how people communicate as individuals, within a society, and in various cultures
what does encoding mean ?
creation of a message
what does decoding mean?
translation of a message
what does semiotics mean ?
the signs used in communication
what term is used to define the “sender” ?
encoding
what term is used to define the “receiver” ?
decoding
what term is used to define “gestures, smells, pictures, letters, etc.” ?
semiotics
TRUE OR FALSE
excellent communicators are good at both encoding and decoding ?
TRUE
how many models of communication are there ?
3
what are the two most basical models of communication ?
the classic transmission model and the revised transmission model
what are the three models of communication ?
- classci transmission model
- revised transmission model
- the speech chain
what is the most complicated model of communicatino ?
the speech chain
define the classic transmission model :
encoder → message → decoder
define the revised transmission model :
encoder → message → decoder (feedback from message to encoder & another feedback from decoder to encoder)
what differentiates the classic transmission model vs the revised transmission model ?
the revised transmission model has 2 feedback loops
what do we mean by “feedback” in the revised transmission model ?
its when we encode, think, plan and revise as / before we say something… (this prevents us from saying something bad that we might regret)
in the most simplest terms why do models of commuincation have a “feedback” ?
so that we “ think before we say it”
define the “speech chain” model of communication :
- this is the speaker (encoding) and listener (decoding)
- is the most complex module
- discusses the order from speaking, sound, ear anatomy, sensory nerves, brain, etc.
how many types of communcation are there ?
2
what are the types of human communication ?
- verbal communication
- nonverbal communication
define “verbal communication” :
- speech and language
- varies depending on the communication act
- varies in formality
(varies depending on the communication act)
what is a discussion ?
exchange facts/opinions to make decisions
(varies depending on the communication act)
what is a dialogue ?
free flowing exchange of ideas
(varies in formality)
give examples of “formal” :
classroom, job interview, work place, etc.
(varies depending on the communication act)
what is a debate ?
to achieve agreement on a topic
(varries in formality)
give examples of “informal” :
informal party, with friends, etc.
how many types of nonverbal communication are there ?
6
what are the 6 types of nonverbal communication ?
- paralanguage
- sign language
- body language
- tactile communicatin
- proxemics
- physical appearance
define “paralanguage” :
- nonverbal vocalizations
- intonation, loudness, inflection, pitch, rate, etc.
what type of nonverbal communication is when “we can convey messages differently depending on pitch, rate, etc.” (ex. screaming something vs. saying it normally conveys a differement meaning) :
paralanguage
define “sign language” :
gestures (pointing & waving) using ASL or LSQ as communication
define “body language” :
- facial expressions and postures
- smile vs frown
- eye roll
- crossed arms, etc.
define “tactile communication” :
communication via touch (e.g., parent-child, establisting social interaction)
define “proxemics” :
use of space and time to communicate (e.g., interposonal space) (ex. the amount of space you keep between you and someone else can display how close you are with someone)
define “physical apperarence” :
- conveys messages about background, etc.
- affects judgement of others
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output/expression & input/understanding are two forms of ______ __________________
human communication
what are some examples of output/expression ?
- spoken
- written
- nonverbal (gaze, facial expression, posture, proximity, touch, gestures, pantomime, finger, spelling, sign language, etc.)
what are some exmaples of input/understanding ?
- auditory comprehension
- reading comprehension
- nonverbal
- senses of smell, touch and taste
how many forums of human communication are there?
5
what are the 5 forums of human communication ?
- interpersonal
- group
- public
- organizational
- mass
define “interpersonal” :
you and me
define “group” :
three + people
define “public” :
larger scale, lectures and speeches
define “organizational” :
workplace
define “mass” :
larger puplic audience, e.g., radio/television
what does CSD stand for ?
communication science disorders
what is a language ?
a system of words and/or symbols used to comunicate meaning
what are some examples of language ?
phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.
what are the two types of language ?
receptive and/or expressive
what are some forms of language ?
oral, written, graphic, manual
what is speech?
sounds of spoken language / sounds within the words that we make
what are some characteristics of speech ?
articulation, fluency, vooice and resonance
what is hearing ?
the ability to percieve sounds
what term is used for “a symbol system for communication” ?
language
within language, what do use these “symbols” for ?
we use these “symbols” to create infinite # of words, phrases, rules, etc.
what do the symbols in language all us as a overall community to do ?
to commuicate specific ideas
give an exmaple of symbols within language :
when using a verb and we use the ending rule of “ed” …. as a whole we all now know that this rule occured in the past
what are 2 general language components ?
lexicon and structure
what is “lexicon” ?
vocabulary or mental dictionary
what is “structure” ?
rules giverning the ways in which sounds are combined into words and words are combined into sentences (arbitrary in each language)
what are 5 specific components to language (in regards to classification of communication for CSD) ?
- phonology
- grammar
- syntax
- semantics
- pragmatics
define “phonology” :
sound positions and combinations (positions of sounds and words… ex. “ts” combined can only be at the end of a word but you will never see it in the middle)
define “grammar” :
the boys walkED to the store (how we know what to add t6o a word to make it mean a specific thing)
define “syntax” :
rules for how words get combined in sentences
define “semantics” :
different vocabulary can alter the meaning behind a word and therefore may change its context (same words meaning different things”
give an examples of “semantics” :
“stars” as in celebs vs. “stars” as in shooting stars in the night
define “pragmatics” :
application of language for social purposes … i.e., taking turns during a conversation
what are the two classifications for CSD ?
language and speech
when discussing language what are the three subcategories we break it down into ?
form, content and use
define “form” :
phonology, morphology and syntax
define “use” :
pragmatics
define “content” :
semantics, lexicon and vocabulary