Details Title: Communication Description: Exam 2 Total Flash Cards: 35 Created: 02/23/2009 19:42:07		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Fine Art Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Interpersonal Relationship Definition association between 2 people who are interdependent,who use some consistent patterns of interaction and who have interacted for an extended period of time. Term Schultz 3 Interpersonal needs Definition -need for inclusion, becoming involved w/others -need for affection, holding feeling for others -need for control, ability to influence others, our environment, and ourselves. Term Complementary Relationships Definition Each persons supplies something the other doesn't have. Ex: Someone who can't cook, but loves to clean marry someone who can cook, but hates to clean. Term Symmetrical Relationship Definition Those in which the participants mirror each other or highly similar Ex:2 Jewish people gets married Term Johari Disclosure Definition Open- known to self; known to others (can be observed) Unknown- not known to self, not known to others (personality characteristics) Hidden- known to self, not known to others Blind-what other people know about you, but you don't know about yourself. Term Self Disclosure Definition -increases as intimacy increases -increases to reduce uncertainty -tends to be reciprocal -relational satisfactions & disclosure are related Term Social Penetration Theory Definition states that interpersonal information, exchange move from superficial to, non intimate, to more intimate information, through the process of revealing personal information. Term 5 Stages of Relational Development Definition Initiating- first impression- who do I want to meet? Experimenting- finding out what food, music, classes, people they each like Intensifying- both people encouraging the relationship development (private jokes, more intimate information) Integrating- same friends, common property Bonding- making a commitment, exchanging personal items. Term Baxter 3 Dialect Tensions Definition -Integration- "let's move in together" -Stability- "I'm glad we've never moved" -Expressions- "I did absolutely the dumbest thing last might. Let me tell you." Term Relational Deterioration Definition -Differentiating- I have my friends and you have yours - Circumscribing- more time apart drawing a circle -Stagnating- lack of activity, functional, only for convenience - Avoiding- arguing fighting, avoiding relationship -Terminating- get your shit and go Term Motivations for initiating relationships Definition Proximity- they are close Attractiveness- they are hot Responsiveness- they are interested in us Similarity- they like the same things we like Complementary- their strengths are our weakness Term Motivations for terminating Definition Jealousy- what is he up to? Hurtful Message- your worthless piece of... Deceptive Communication- yeah.....that is it Aggressiveness- My shirts have to be done this way Argumentativeness- You talking to me? (on the attack) Defensiveness- attack (feel attack) Term Characteristics of a long-term relationship Definition Couple-time rituals-having dinner together every saturday Daily routines task- living together Intimacy rituals- massage, talking on the phone when apart Communication rituals- getting lunch, going out for coffee Patterns, habits and mannerisms- giving compliments Spiritual-church Term Values in friendship Definition Utility- talents or skills Affirmation-helps you see yourself Egosupport- encouraging Stimulation- new ideas experiences Security- won't hurt you or make fun of you Term Types of love Definition Eros- beauty and sexuality (celeb crush) Ludus- entertainment and exciting (not dating, hooking up) Storage- peaceful slow, find companionship then fall in love Pragma- traditional, practical, needs met and satisfied Manic-Extreme high and lows, jealousy Agape- compassionate and selfless Term Intercultural Communication Definition exchange of information between individuals who are unique culturally Term 5 reasons to study Intercultural Communication Definition 1. Communicate with people from other cultures & co- cultures 2. money- outsourcing 3. curiosity about others 4. convergence of technology- easy to communication w/ppl who are faraway influence of foreign born immigrants aliens and refugees Term Culture Definition Unique combo of rituals, religious beliefs way of thinking and way of behaving that unify a group of people. Term Co- Culture Definition group that exists within a larger dominant one Term Assimilation Definition Marginalized group attempts to fit in with dominate Term Accommodation Definition Marginalized group manages to keep their identity while having a relationship with dominant group Term Separation Definition excludes themselves from dominant group Term Ethnocentrism Definition belief that your own group is superior Term Cultural Relativism Definition belief that another culture should be judged by its own context rather than measured against your will Term Individualistic Cultures Definition cultures that value individual freedom, choice uniqueness and independence Term Collectivist Culture Definition culture that value there group over others Term Low Context Culture Definition found in individualistic countries communication tends to be centered on the source with intentions stated overtly and with direct verbal style (US and Scandinavia) Term High Context Cultures Definition (Asian, South and Central America) meaning is preprogrammed information understood by the receiver and transmitted also by the setting in which the transaction occurs Term Improving intercultural communication Definition 1. Conduct a personal assessment 2. Practice supportive communication behavior 3. Develop sensitivity toward diversity 4. Avoid stereotypes 5. Avoid ethnocentrism 6. Develop code sensitivity 7. Seek shared codes 8. Use and encouraged descriptive feedback 9. Open communication channels 10.Manage conflicting beliefs and practices Term Implicit- rule Cultures Definition a culture in which information and cultural rules are implied and already known to the participants Term Explicit- Rule Cultures Definition A culture in which information, policies, procedures, and expectations are explicit Term Uncertainty- Accepting Cultures Definition cultures that tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity Term Uncertainty- Rejecting Cultures Definition cultures that have difficulty with ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity Term M-time Definition the monochronic time schedule,m which compartmentalizes time to meet personals needs, separates task and social dimensions and points to the future. Term P- Time Definition The poly chronic time schedule, which views time as "contextually" based and relationally oriented.