Test 1 Flashcards
Test study (42 cards)
What is communication?
A process that uses messages, context, channels, and sometimes media
Text messages are an example of what model for communication?
Linear
What does the interactive model add to the linear model?
Feedback, fields of experience. Ex-Classroom
Everyday communication is an example of what communication model?
Transactional
Interpersonal Communication is:
Dynamic, transactional, dyadic, and impact creating
I-Thou relationships are:
embracing similarities, accepting one as unique, thinning the distance between people
I-It relationships are:
focusing on differences, treating others as objects, thickening the distance between people
Metacommunication is:
communication about communication
Principles of IPC:
Dynamic, irreversible, intentional/unintentional, intertwined with morals and ethics
What is self-awareness?
Viewing self as a unique person
What is social comparison
Comparing yourself to other people
What is self concept?
Overall perception of who you are as influenced by beliefs, attitudes, and values
Describe the “Looking glass self”
how self-concept s influenced by how we see others seeing us
Describe the “self fulfilling prophecies”
predictions about future events that lead us to behave in ways that it will be fulfilled
What is self esteem?
Overall value we assign to ourselves
Describe the “Self discrepancy theory”
Self esteem is linked to how we think about ourselves: Ideal self, Ought self.
Low anxiety and low avoidance:
Secure attachment
Low anxiety and high avoidance:
Dismissive
High anxiety, low avoidance:
Preoccupied
High anxiety, High avoidance:
Fearful
What is the warranting value:
what others say about you is more believable that what you say about yourself
What is self-disclosure
revealing private information about ourselves to other people
Describe the Social Penetration Theory
Like an Onion, we reveal ourselves in layers
Describe the Dis-inhibition effect:
Quicker self disclosure and deeper when online
