Intercultural communication Cedarville EXAM #2Q

Speech

Verbal expression of thoughts and ideas.

Language

Cultural influence on communication rules.

Nonverbal Communication

Communication without words, often misleading.

Com Processing

Cultural impact on message interpretation.

Perception

Awareness-based interpretation of sensory information.

Attribution

Explanation of behavior based on context.

Cognition

Cultural influence on thought processes.

Threshold

Limit defining perception entryways.

Selective Perception

Bias in interpreting sensory information.

Organized Perception

Systematic arrangement of sensory experiences.

Skewed Perception

Distorted interpretation of sensory input.

Egocentric Bias

Self-centered comparison of behavior.

Fundamental Attribution Error

Overestimating personal traits in outgroups.

Premature Closure

Stopping explanation search too early.

Principle of Negativity

Tendency to view strangers negatively.

Ultimate Attribution Error

Prejudice-driven misattribution patterns.

Priming

Stimulus exposure influencing subsequent cognition.

Linguistic Relativity

Language influences thought processes.

Linguistic Determinism

Language determines thought and perception.

Code-Switching

Adapting language based on context.

Ethnolinguistic Variation

Speech affects social judgments.

Ethnolinguistic Vitality

Language prestige and adaptability ranking.

Dialect

Regional or social language variation.

Argot

Specialized language of a micro-culture.

Jargon

Professional language specific to a field.

Slang

Informal vocabulary used in casual contexts.

Nonverbal Communication Functions

Repeats, contradicts, substitutes, complements verbal messages.

Kinesics

Nonverbal communication through body movements.

Oculesics

Communication through eye contact and movement.

Micro Expressions

Brief emotional expressions lasting fractions of seconds.

Artifacts

Objects conveying cultural meaning and identity.