Theories about The message Flashcards
What is verbal encoding?
Use of Language
What is vocal encoding?
Use of the voice
What are the complexity differences in nonverbal vs. Verbal encoding?
Complexity: Verbal- One dimension (words only)
Nonverbal- multiple dimensions (voice, posture, gesture)
What are the Flow differences in non vs verbal encoding?
Flow: Verbal: intermittent (speaking and silence)
Nonverbal: continuous (it’s impossible to not communicate nonverbally)
What are the clarity differences between verbal vs nonverbal?
Clarity: Verbal-less subject to misinterpretation
nonverbal- more ambiguous
What are the Impact differences between verbal vs non verbal?
Impact: Verbal- has less impact when verbal and nonverbal cues are contradictory
Nonverbal- has a stronger impact when verbal and nonverbal cues are contradictory
What are the intentionality differences between verbal vs nonverbal?
Intentionality: Verbal: usually deliberate
Nonverbal: often unintentionally
What are the basic principles of nonverbal communication?
- communicative
- ambiguous
- determined
- rule governed
- metacommunicational
- relational
- affective
- believable
- contextual
- …cultural
What is “message” defined as?
Messages:
- content
- relational information
- affect
What are some nonverbal behaviors?
- Kinesics
- eye behaviors
- haptics
- proxemics (nonverbal immediacy)
- paralanguage
- chronemics
- artifacts
Can you use nonverbal as clues?
Yes, be tentative in interpreting others messages
Can nonverbal communication be harmful?
yes, Be aware of others interpretations of your nonverbal behaviors - monitor your own nonverbal communication
Who created constructivism and what is his idea on it?
Jessie Delia and (RCQ)
Role Category Questionnaire
» Measurement of Cognitive Complexity
What is the first aspect of Cognitive Schemata?
1) Constructs (opposites of your cognitive complexity)
>Differentiation: Constructs are “domain specific” like knowledge about wine.
Next concept of Jessie Delia’s idea of Cognitive Schemata?
2) Prototypes (ideals, your sense of a “perfect” something)
