Mid Term Flashcards
What are the models of communication?
Various frameworks that describe how information is transmitted between individuals or groups
Includes linear, interactive, and transactional models.
What are the benefits of studying communication?
Improves personal and professional relationships, enhances critical thinking, increases self-awareness, and promotes effective expression
These benefits contribute to both social interactions and workplace dynamics.
What are the contexts of Communication?
- Intrapersonal
- Interpersonal
- Group
- Public
- Mass Communication
- Mediated Communication
Each context has unique characteristics and applications.
What is verbal communication?
The use of spoken or written words to convey messages
Examples include conversations, speeches, and written texts.
What are characteristics of language?
- Arbitrary
- Structured
- Dynamic
- Symbolic
These characteristics help define how language functions in communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
The transmission of messages or signals without the use of words
Examples include body language, facial expressions, and gestures.
What are the functions of nonverbal communication?
- Reinforces verbal communication
- Regulates interactions
- Expresses emotions
- Conveys relational information
These functions enhance the effectiveness of communication.
What is attribution in the context of perception?
The process of explaining the causes of behavior or events
Theories include dispositional and situational attributions.
What are perceptual errors?
Mistakes in judgment about people or situations based on flawed perceptions
Common errors include stereotyping, halo effect, and confirmation bias.
What is semantics?
The study of meaning in language
Involves understanding how words and phrases relate to their meanings.
What is syntax?
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
Syntax rules differ across languages.
What is the difference between denotative meaning and connotative meaning?
- Denotative meaning: Literal definition
- Connotative meaning: Implied or associated meaning
Understanding both meanings is crucial for effective communication.
What are the three parts of the perception process?
- Selection
- Organization
- Interpretation
These parts help individuals make sense of their surroundings.
What is the HURIER model of Listening?
- Hearing
- Understanding
- Remembering
- Interpreting
- Evaluating
- Responding
A comprehensive framework for effective listening.
What is the difference between listening and hearing?
Listening is an active process of receiving and interpreting sounds; hearing is the passive physiological process of perceiving sound
Listening requires focus and engagement.
What are the types of listening?
- Informational
- Critical
- Empathetic
- Appreciative
Each type serves a different purpose in communication.
What is self-concept?
The perception or image one has of oneself
Influences behavior and communication style.
What is self-presentation?
The process of strategically influencing how others perceive you
Involves managing the impressions one makes in social interactions.
What is impression management?
The conscious or subconscious process of controlling how one is perceived by others
Techniques include self-promotion and ingratiation.
What are in-groups and out-groups?
- In-groups: Groups with which an individual identifies
- Out-groups: Groups with which an individual does not identify
These concepts influence social dynamics and identity.
What are social and cultural identities?
Identities shaped by social affiliations and cultural backgrounds
Includes factors like ethnicity, nationality, and social class.
What is the difference between high-context cultures and low-context cultures?
- High-context cultures: Rely on implicit communication and context
- Low-context cultures: Rely on explicit communication and clarity
Understanding this difference is essential for cross-cultural communication.
What is the general structure of a speech?
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
This structure helps organize thoughts and engage the audience.
How can one develop confidence for public speaking?
Practice, preparation, positive self-talk, and audience engagement
Confidence can be built over time with experience.
