(Prelims) Foundation of Communication Flashcards
a complicated and long process where we express and share messages with others
communication
these may be in terms of visual, auditory or even nonverbal
messages
this is a process where message is created
encoding
this is a process where the message is interpreted
decoding
this is the response that will be received after the interpretation
feedback
this is a mental library of scripts found in each individual based on the current knowledge
canned plan
this is the actual text of things we say/do during specific occasions
script
T or F: each canned plan doesn’t contain any script
False; may script
T or F: canned plan and script are not based on previous knowledge and experiences
False; based sa previous
T or F: the script used is the same to everyone and occassion
False; iba iba
T or F: we always start from scratch in terms of forming messages
False; hindi palagi
according to him, ideal communication is impossible to achieve but it(communication) will only move us close to what our goal is
Jurgen Habermas
this is the physical, social, historical, psychological and cultural situation where it revolves around a certain communication event
communication context
this is communication situation where it includes the location, the environmental conditions (temperature, lighting, noise level), and the physical proximity of participants.
physical situation
is a sense of ‘being there’ virtually
social presence
this is communication situation where it includes the nature of the relationship that already exists between the participants
social situation
this is communication situation where it includes the previous communication between each participant
historical situation
T or F: the better you know someone the worse your relationship is with them
false; better relationship
this is communication situation that includes the moods and feelings each person brings to the encounter or conversation.
psychological situation
this is communication situation that includes the beliefs, values, orientations, underlying assumptions, and rituals belonging to a specific culture.
cultural situation
based depending on the participant population and level of formality
communication settings
this is the situation where people from diverse cultures come together
cultural situation
refers to the different environment where each person communicates
communication settings
this might affect how we encode and decode messages
communication settings
this is a type of communication where we interact with ourself
intrapersonal communication
this communication type is normally not done by talking but in the mind
intrapersonal communication
intrapersonal communication shapes what?
self perception
this is the fear of having a communication with others
communication apprehension
self talk improves?
- self concept
- self esteem
this is a type of communication where interaction occurs between 2 people with a distinguishable relationship
interpersonal communication
small group communication typically occurs between how many people?
3 - 20
T or F: small group discussion cannot happen online but only ftf
false; pwede both
this is a type of communication where a participant speaks in front of a group of people more than 20
public communication
T or F: public speech is an example of public communication
true
where is mass communication done through?
mass media to a large population at the same time
which of the following is not an example of mass communication
- newspaper
- advertisement
- forum
- magazine
forum (public communication)
T or F: communication process is a complex process
true
this is a process where 3 different but connected activities resulted in shared meaning
communication process
communication process is affected by what?
channels used and noise/interference
this happens during encoding
message production
T or F: we recall our canned script to form encode in message production
true
this happens during decoding
message interpretation
T or F: we always prepare a feedback based on our message interpretation
true
made up of behavioral adjustment of each participant
interaction coordination
this occur when the interpretation of both sender and receiver is the same
shared meaning
this is where the message travel
channel/s
T or F: ftf communication has different channels
true
T or F: technology mediated communication has the same channel with ftf communication
true
3 channels of face-to-face communication
- verbal
- nonverbal
- visual
these are images that symbolizes the sender’s mood/emotion
emoticons
abbreviations that stand in for common phrases
acronyms
based on how much and kind of info can be transmitted in a certain channel
media richness
this is the best channel used
face-to-face
T or F: the less information there is, the less misunderstandings happen
false, more misunderstanding if less info
this is the extent of channel that allow immediate feedback
synchronicity
this allows communication to happen on the ‘real’ time
synchronous channel
this allow communication happen with ‘lag’ or ‘delay’
asynchronous channel
T or F: rich(ftf) and synch channels must be used if the messages are complicated
true
T or F: asynch channels can give you extra time to analyze the message
true
this is a the proper channel where you want to share a simple and neutral type of info
lean channel
this is the stimulus that interferes the communication process
interference/noise
this is any physical/external sound/sight that might distract us
physical noise
this typically happens in the mind that might interfere with the message
psychological noise
T or F: communication process is linear
false; not linear
T or F: communication process begins when a sender plans to share a message to a receiver
true
T or F: if the receiver misunderstood the message, the sender will not clarify it
false; i-clarify niya ‘yon
T or F: receivers will encode the message using a script from his/her canned script
true
T or F: communication is not learned
false; it is learned
T or F: there are 5 communication characteristics
false; 7 sila
T or F: the characteristics of communication does not help improve communication skills
false; iniimprove nila
T or F: communication has a purpose
oo true yes
communication purpose where we identify our strengths and weaknesses
develop and maintain our sense of self
communication purpose where we communicate with other people about different topics
to meet our social needs
communication purpose where we resolve misunderstandings and maintain relationships
to develop and maintain relationships
communication purpose where it can be through observation reading or even communication with others
to exchange information
this is a communication process where we convince other or even negotiate
to influence others
T or F: communication is not continuous
false; continuous siya
T or F: silence can also be a communication
true
behavior that represents reactions to the environment and people in it
nonverbal behavior
T or F: communication is reversible
false; it is irreversible
T or F: once we say/do something, we can still erase it
false; bawal na nuba
T or F: we can always repair the damage done in communicatin
false; wag mo na ipilit pls lang
communication being irreversible is equal to what saying about the internet
‘leaving electronic footprint’
T or F: you have little to no control about the receivers action regarding to what you have said/did to him/her
true
T or F: communication is situated
true
T or F: message can be interpreted differently depending on the environment, channel and how it was produced
true
T or F: communication is indexical
true
it is the measurement of the emotional temperature of a relationship on the current time
index
index measures the level of?
trust
it depicts the intensity of having faith on their relationship and on the other person in that relationship
trust
it is where between 2 people, were one seeks dominance in the relationship
control
this is measures how close 2 persons are in terms of relationship
intimacy
T or F: communication doesn’t vary in conscious thought
false; it varies
T or F: communication doesn’t happen spontaneously
false; it happens spontaneously
this is an expression when things are spoken without thinking too much
spontaneous expressions
these are carefully and thoughtfully formed for a situation
constructed messages
T or F: communication is not guided by cultural norms
false; it is guided
a system of shared beliefs, values, symbols and behaviors
culture
T or F: interpretation of message may depend on his/her cultural background
true
this type of concern permeate all types of communication
culture
this is a set or moral principles held by society, group or individuals
ethics
it reflects what we believe is right or wrong
ethics
T or F: we always make choices with ethical application
true
T or F: ethical communicators must be honest
true
T or F: is the foundation of moral life
honesty
T or F: we should try not to deceive others
true
‘practice what you preach’ is in what principle if ethical communication
ethical
T or F: ethical communicators should be impartial in decisions
true
T or F: ethical communicators should gather relevant and verified facts before giving a feedback
true
T or F: ethical communicators should show respect
true
T or F: ethical communicators should be responsible for their messages
true
T or F: ethical communicators should always gossip, spread rumors and bully others
false; wag
who proposed the ‘bright side and dark side messages’
Spitzberg and Cupach
these are metaphors that characterize the difference between ethical and unethical communication
bright side and dark side messages
this is a message that are both ethical and appropriate
bright side messages
this is a message that are both unethical and inappopriate
dark side messages
this is a message that is honest but can sabotage the relationship
hard dark side messages
this is a message where the message is dishonest to maintain a good relationship
easy dark side messages
this is a message where the message is both disrespectful and damaging
evil dark side messages
example of hard dark side message
real talk
example of easy dark side messages
white lies
example of evil dark side messages
hate speech
this is the impression where the communication behavior is appropriate and effective
communication competence
when is a communication effective
when it achieves its goal
when is a communication appropriate
when it complies with what the communication should be
communication competence can be achieve through what 3 samples
- personal motivation
- knowledge acquisition
- skills practice
these can influence how others perceive us as a competent communicators
- credibility
- social ease
it is the perception of about the speakers trustworthiness
credibility
it is how one manages communication (does not appear nervous/ anxious)
social ease
the fear associated with communication with others
communication apprehension (CA)
type of CA where we feel anxious in speaking situations
traitlike CA
type of cA where we feel anxious in some certain people or group
Audience-based CA
type of CA that usually where a person feels anxious in a situation that is not related to the context/person they are currently talking to
situational CA
type of CA where anxiety only occurs in a particular situation
context-based CA
T or F: communication can be improved
true
Communication of members of an organization
Organizational communication
Communication that is from the managers/high level to the staff through formal channels
Downward communications
Communication by staff to the higher ups, mostly through complaints
Upward communication
Communication of the same level in an organization
Horizontal/lateral organization
Communication with the higher positions w/o checking who’s next in line
Crosswise/diagonal communication