Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Communication

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, foundational concepts, levels of communication, principles, competence, and mindfulness from Chapter 1.

Interpersonal Communication (Bochner, 1989)

Interaction involving at least two communicators intentionally orienting toward each other as both subject and object, whose actions embody each other's perspectives toward self and other.

Dyadic Communication

Communication that specifically involves two people or a dyad.

Communico

The Latin root word for communication, translated to mean 'to join or unite,' 'to connect,' 'to participate in,' or 'to share with all.'

Communication

The process of one person stimulating meaning in the mind of another through messages, encompassing verbal, nonverbal, and mediated forms.

Symbol

A mark, object, or sign that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention.

Emoticon

A sequence of keyboard characters used to represent facial expressions or emotions.

Emoji

Small, expressive images used to add tone, emotion, and personality to messages, originally designed by Shigetaka Kurita for DOCOMO's i-mode system.

Denotative Meaning

The formal dictionary definition of a word or symbol.

Connotative Meaning

The emotional and personal associations an individual attaches to a word or symbol.

Intentionality

The aspect of communication concerning whether an individual purposefully intends to interact with another person and attempt shared meaning.

Relational Dimension

The aspect of communication that indicates how a message should be interpreted based on the type of relationship between the source and receiver.

Content Dimension

The explicit information stated directly within a message.

Culture

A group of people who through a process of learning share perceptions of the world that influence their beliefs, values, norms, and rules, eventually affecting behavior.

Context

The circumstance, environment, setting, and/or situation surrounding a communication interaction.

Communication Competence

The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately across different situations and contexts while balancing personal goals with social expectations.

Appropriate Communication

Communication behavior that aligns with social context and is considered acceptable.

Effective Communication

Communication that succeeds in achieving a desired personal outcome.

Cognitive Complexity

The ability to express or explain the same concept or message in multiple different ways.

Self-Monitoring

The ability to pay attention to one's own behavior and determine how to behave appropriately in a given situation.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication phenomena that exist within or occur because of an individual's self or mind, including internal self-talk and physiological brain processes.

Small Group Communication

Interaction among at least three people working together toward a common goal.

Public Communication

A one-to-many form of communication in which an individual or group delivers a specific message to an audience.

Mediated Communication

Communication that uses technology to facilitate information exchange between two or more people.

Levels of Communication Hierarchy

A framework categorizing communication levels from individual reflection to broad technological interactions: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Group, Public, and Mediated.

Mindful Awareness

An abiding presence and conscious awareness of your physical presence, cognitive processes, and emotional state during an activity without judging them.

Mindful Practice

The systematic practice of intentionally attending in an open, caring, and discerning way to know and shape the mind.

Three-Component Model of Mindfulness

A framework proposed by Shapiro et al. comprising Attention (focusing on the present moment), Intention (knowing purpose and aims), and Attitude (approaching experience with curiosity, openness, and compassion).

Attention (Mindfulness)

Attending fully to the present moment instead of becoming preoccupied with the past or future.

Intention (Mindfulness)

Knowing why we are doing what we are doing, including our ultimate aim, vision, and aspiration.

Attitude (Mindfulness)

The perspective with which one pays attention, enabling an open, kind, and curious approach.

COAL Acronym

Daniel Siegel's acronym representing mindful attitudes: Curiosity, Openness, Acceptance, and Love.

Five Facets of Mindfulness

Ruth Baer's model identifying five components of mindfulness: Observing, Describing, Acting with Awareness, Non-judging of Inner Experience, and Nonreactivity to Inner Experience.

Observing (Mindfulness Facet)

Noticing or attending to a variety of internal or external phenomena, such as bodily sensations, cognitions, emotions, and sounds.

Describing (Mindfulness Facet)

Putting observations of inner experiences, perceptions, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and emotions into words.

Acting with Awareness (Mindfulness Facet)

Engaging fully in one's present activity rather than functioning on automatic pilot.

Non-judging of Inner Experience (Mindfulness Facet)

Being consciously aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and attitudes without evaluating or judging them as positive or negative.

Nonreactivity to Inner Experience (Mindfulness Facet)

Becoming consciously aware of distressing thoughts, emotions, and mental images without automatically responding to them.

Impostor Syndrome

Perceived intellectual phoniness wherein skilled individuals believe they are frauds and fear being exposed.

Mindful Communication

The process of interacting with others while engaging in mindful awareness and mindful practice.