HCOM 100 CH6-17

Culture

A system of shared beliefs, values, symbols, and behaviors passed down through generations within a group.

Intercultural Communication

Communication between people of different cultural backgrounds, requiring understanding and adapting to cultural differences.

Collectivist Culture

A culture that prioritizes group harmony, relationships, and shared goals, such as Japan or Mexico.

Individualist Culture

A culture that focuses on independence and personal achievement, such as the United States.

Co-cultures

Smaller groups within a dominant culture that share specific norms, values, or beliefs.

Prejudice

A negative attitude towards a group based on assumptions.

Stereotype

A generalization about a group.

Hearing

The physiological process of perceiving sound.

Listening

The active process of understanding and responding to messages.

Active Listening

Paying full attention, responding appropriately, and providing feedback.

Passive Listening

Hearing without understanding or engaging.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication between two or more people to build or maintain relationships.

Social Exchange Theory

The theory that relationships are maintained based on costs and rewards.

Self-Disclosure

Sharing personal information to build intimacy in relationships.

Social Penetration Theory

The theory that relationships develop through layers of self-disclosure.

Research Methods

Techniques used to gather data, including primary and secondary methods.

Plagiarism

Using someone else’s work without credit.

Speech Structure

The organization of a speech, including introduction, body, and conclusion.

Persuasive Speaking

A speech that influences the audience’s attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Ethos

The speaker's credibility in persuasive speaking.

Pathos

The emotional appeal used in persuasive speaking.

Logos

Logical arguments supported by evidence in persuasive speaking.