Midterm Review for Understanding Human Communication

Communication

Transfer of meaning between individuals or groups.

Types of Communication

Includes intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public, organizational, mass.

intrapersonal communication

with in ourselves

interpersonal communication

one to one

organizational

with in a community

Principles of Communication

Symbolic, a process, irreversible, relational.

Linear Model of Communication

Describes communication as a one-way process.

Senders and Receivers

Participants in the communication process.

Encoding

Transforming ideas into communicable messages.

Decoding

Interpreting the received message.

Channels

Medium through which messages are transmitted.

Mediated Communication

Communication through technology or media.

Noise

Interference that distorts communication.

Environment

Context in which communication occurs.

Feedback

Responses from receivers to senders.

Self Concept

Stable perception individuals have of themselves.

Self Esteem

Evaluation of one's self-worth.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

Beliefs that influence outcomes.

Attributions

Explanations for behavior of oneself or others.

Halo Effect

Judging someone based on one positive trait.

Stages of Perception

Selecting, organizing, interpreting, retrieving, responding.

Nature of Language

Symbolic, meanings reside in people, not words.

Romantic Relationships

Evolve through escalating, navigating, and deteriorating stages.

Audience Analysis

Understanding demographics, attitudes, beliefs, and values.

Types of Delivery

Extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, memorized.

Informative Speeches

Aim to provide information, not change attitudes

types of informative speech

explanation, description, definitions, narrative

when making informative speech look at

information hunger, audience analysis, attention getting devices, create and maintain interest, information overload or under load