CMN172 Lectures – Interpersonal Communication Exam 1

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the key concepts and definitions from the CMN172 lecture notes on interpersonal communication and technology.

Interpersonal Communication

Production and processing of verbal and nonverbal messages between two or a few people.

Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)

An inclusive umbrella term for multimodal human-to-human social interaction mediated by information and communication technologies.

Web 2.0

Refers to the evolution of the web, emphasizing collaboration, sharing, and user-generated content.

Transactional Model

A model representing the dynamic and reciprocal nature of interpersonal communication.

Reduce Social Cues

The absence of certain nonverbal signals in mediated communication that affects interactions.

Affordances of CMC

Possibilities for action provided by computer-mediated communication that differ from face-to-face interaction.

Editability

The ability to revise a message before sending it in computer-mediated communication.

Asynchronous Communication

Communication that does not occur in real-time, allowing time to consider a response.

Social Presence

The feeling of being present with someone in a communication context, higher in phone calls than in emails.

Impression Management

The process of controlling how one is perceived by others through self-presentation.

Digital Natives

Individuals born during or after the advent of digital technology who are typically adept with digital tools.

Digital Immigrants

People who adopted technology later in life and may not be as proficient in digital communication.

Uses and Gratifications Theory

A theory suggesting people use media to fulfill specific needs and desires.

Masspersonal Communication

A communication process combining elements of mass communication and interpersonal communication.

Social Comparison

The evaluative process of comparing one’s group (in-group) with others (out-group) to maintain self-image.

Technical Affordances

Features of technologies that enable specific user activities and interactions.

Context Collapse

The phenomenon of different audiences being merged into a single context, affecting self-presentation.