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Communications 220 Mid Term Study Cards
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07/13/2008

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Term
Communication
Definition
Systemic process in which simultaneous encoding, sending, receiving and decoding of verbal or nonverbal messages occurs to create shared meanings.  The entire process is influenced by noise and by context and culture of participants.
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Process
Definition
Something ongoing and dynamic
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Symbol
Definition
Arbitrary, ambiguous and abstract representation of something else
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System
Definition
Comprised of interrelated parts that effect one another
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Openness
Definition
Extent to which a system is affected by outside factors
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Homeostasis
Definition
A state of constancy sought by systems but not possible to maintain
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Meaning
Definition
Significance we bestow upon a phenomenon
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Content Level of Meaning
Definition
Contains the literal message
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Relationship level of meaning
Definition
Expresses relationship between communicators
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Linear Model
Definition
"action" or transmission model, communicator encodes --> message through medium --> receiver decodes
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Noise
Definition
Later added to linear model, anything that interferes with transmission of message
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Interactive Model
Definition
Adds response or feedback to linear or action model.  Works well for mass media.
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Transaction Model
Definition
Both the communicator and receiver are constantly both sending and receiving messages reflecting more accurately the dyanamism of communication.  Not a volley back and forth.
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Communication is...
Definition
transactional, a process, symbolic, both relational and content, unavoidable, irreversible, unrepeatable, not a panacea, unintentional or intentional
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Intrapersonal Communication
Definition
Self Talk
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Interpersonal Communication
Definition
A unique (1v1) exchange
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Group Communcation
Definition
3-12 recepients
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Public Communication
Definition
Physically present audience
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Mass Communication
Definition
Remote audience
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Intercultural Communication
Definition
Between/across cultural differences
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Perception Process
Definition
Selection -> Organization -> Interpretation
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Influences on Perception
Definition
Age, Hunger, Fatigue, Biological Cycles, Senses, Health, Cultural Differences (language, nonverbals), Social Roles, Self-Concept
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Barriers to Perception
Definition

1) Judge Self more Charitably

2) Ignore details

3) Cling to first impressions/stereotypes

3) Assume others are similar

4) Focus on negative

5) Over-generalization

6) Prefer simple explainations

7) See only good or bad

 

Term
Increase Perception by:
Definition
1) Increase understanding of process
2) Avoid "mind reading"
3) Checking our perceptions
4) Dev. social decentering, empathy and other-orientation
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Perception checking
Definition
Describe behavior
 
Provide 2 possible interpretations
 
Request feedback or clarification
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Nature of Language
Definition

Language is...

 

...symbolic

...rule-governed

...arbitrary

...subjective

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Precision and Vagueness
Definition

Use/Abuse of Language

 

High level abstractions (thing stuff)

 

vs.

 

Specifics (dog, poodle)

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Equivocation
Definition

Use/Abuse of Language

 

Words have >1 meaning eg. church

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Abstraction
Definition

Use/Abuse of Language

 

 

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Relative Language
Definition

Use/Abuse of Language

 

Is WWU big?

 

...well, relative to Evergreen or UT?

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Static Evaluation
Definition

Use/Abuse of Language

 

Unchanging eg. always, never, is

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Euphemism
Definition

Use/Abuse of Language

 

"passed away" or "collateral damage"

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Language of Responsibility
Definition
  1. It statements (it bothers me when...)
  2. But " (cancels preceding statement)
  3. ?s (to hedge, "you want to get some food?")
  4. You " ("who are you to judge", doesn't take res.)
  5. I " (takes ownership)
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Nonverbal
Definition
Message expressed through other than linguistic means
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Characteristics of Nonverbal
Definition
  1. It exists
  2. Skill is a necessity
  3. All behavior has communicative value
  4. Is culturally bound
  5. Primarily relational
  6. Nonverbal communication is ambiguous
Term
Vocal Nonverbals
Definition
  1. Paralanguage (pitch, rate, tone, volume, sighs, pauses, etc.)
  2. Vocalics (study of voice)
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Nonvocal Nonverbals
Definition
  • Kinetics (posture & gestures)
  • Face & Eyes
  • Touch (haptics)
  • Physical Attractiveness
  • Clothing/Artifacts
  • Proxemics (intimate, personal, social and public zones)
  • Territoriality
  • Chronemics
  • Physical Environments
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Nonverbal Functions
Definition
  • Repeat
  • Substitute
  • Complement
  • Accent 
(Emblems and Adapters above)
  • Regulating (hand raising)
  • Contradicting
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Verbal vs. Nonverbal
Definition
  • Single v. Multiple
  • Discrete v. Continuous
  • Clear v. Ambiguous
  • Verbal v. Nonverbal Impact
  • Delibrate v. Unconcious
Term
Listening Process
Definition
  • Hearing/Selecting
  • Attending
  • Understanding/Interpreting
  • Responding
  • Remembering
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Listening Obstacles
Definition
  • Message overload
  • Message complexity
  • External Noise
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Internal Listening Obstacles
Definition
  • Hearing Loss
  • Lack of training
  • Preoccupation
  • Rapid Thoughts
  • Prejudgements
  • Lack of Effort
  • Faulty Assumptions
  • Media Influence
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Types of Ineffective Listening
Definition
  • Psuedolistening
  • Monopolizing
  • Selective Listening
  • Insulated Listening
  • Defensive Listening
  • Ambushing
  • Insensative Listening
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Informational Listening
Definition
  • Talk less
  • Rid distractions
  • Don't judge prematurely
  • Look for key ideas
  • Ask sincere questions
  • Use aids
  • Paraphrase
Term

Climate

 

Definition
Formed by verbal or nonverbal messages, it is the social or emotional tone of a relationship
Term
Confirming Messages
Definition
Recognition, Acknowledgment, Endorsement
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Disconfirming Messages
Definition
  • Verbal abuse
  • Interrupting
  • Ambiguous
  • Incongruous
  • Irrelevant
  • Impersonal
  • Impervious
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Gibbs Categories
Definition
  • Defensive v Supportive
  • Evaluation v Description
  • Certainty v Provisionalism
  • Strategy v Spontaneity
  • Control v Problem Orientation
  • Neutrality v Empathy
  • Superiority v Equality
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Responding Nondefensively
Definition
  • Seek more information (ask, paraphrase)
  • Agree (facts, perception or right)
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Types of Conflict
Definition
  • Pseudo
  • Ego
  • Simple
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Conflict Myths
Definition
  • Conflict can always be avoided
  • Always occurs due to a misunderstanding
  • A sign of a poor relationship
  • Can be resolved always
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Conflict as a Process (stages)
Definition
  • Prior Conditions
  • Frustration Awareness
  • Active Conflict
  • Resolution
  • Aftermath
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Nonassertive Conflict Behavior
Definition
  • Avoidance
  • Accomodation
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Aggressive Conflict Behavior
Definition
  • Competitive
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Passive Aggression
Definition
A covert method of conflict management
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Assertion Conflict Management
Definition
  • Compromise
  • Collaboration
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