Types of Communication

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key concepts, definitions, and types of communication discussed in Chapter 2.

Types of Communication Distinguishers

The criteria used to distinguish communication types, specifically the number of people involved, the purpose of the communication, and the degree of formality.

Intrapersonal Communication

The process of understanding information within oneself, communicating with yourself, or evaluating interactions between yourself and a message.

Interpersonal Communication

The process of creating and sharing meaning between persons in a relationship, where both individuals act as sender and receiver.

Conversation

The most informal type of interpersonal communication, characterized by adaptability, enthusiasm, tact, and sensitivity without formal rules or prepared topics.

Tact

A keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense, considered one of the most valued social virtues in communication.

Interview

The most formal type of interpersonal communication, which is purposive and structured around a definite place and time for both interviewer and interviewee.

Job Interview

A formal interview type in which an interviewer asks questions to evaluate whether an applicant is suited for a position.

Information Interview

An interview format where the interviewer gathers information from the interviewee regarding a specific topic.

Character Interview

An interview type utilized by companies to evaluate an employee who is slotted for a promotion.

Group Discussion

A process of cooperative thinking involving a small group of people who talk over a problem systematically to pool experiences and judgment.

Discussion Leader

The individual who initiates a group discussion, presents its purpose, introduces topics/members, controls arguments, and summarizes agreements reached.

Brainstorming

A small group discussion technique used prior to decision-making where members share ideas or solutions while a secretary records them for later sorting.

Buzz Group

A technique for large audiences where participants are divided into smaller groups to perform tasks and later reassemble to report results.

Panel Discussion

A group discussion format where experts converse on stage to influence an audience, followed by a Q&A session managed by a moderator.

Round Table (Arthurian Type)

A meeting arrangement used in companies and academic institutions where the leader and members face each other directly and the leader is not identifiable.

Symposium

A public discussion at large conventions where three to five experts deliver short speeches on specific aspects of a problem, followed by an open forum.

Lecture Forum

A public discussion format where an invited outside expert speaks on a topic and is then questioned by the audience.

Public Communication

A form of structured communication where a message is transmitted from one speaker to a listening audience using formal language and style.

Informative Speech

A public speech delivered solely to provide information, commonly used in lectures, seminars, or conferences.

Persuasive Speech

A speech designed to secure action by urging an audience to agree, accept, or change their perspective regarding a position, situation, or person.

Speech to Impress

A public speech intended to take existing attitudes and opinions held by an audience and make them more vivid and meaningful.

Speech to Entertain

A public speech aimed at providing relaxation, recreation, and enjoyment while capturing the interest of the listeners.