Nature and Process of Communication Flashcards

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering communication elements, noise types, contexts, speech acts, theoretical models, intrapersonal and interpersonal strategies, group/public/mass communication, and intercultural concepts.

Communication

The vehicle used to express thoughts, ideas, and attitudes, which is more than just talking.

Sender

The person who creates and sends the message.

Message

The information, ideas, feelings, or opinion being communicated.

Receiver

The individual who receives, interprets, and understands the message.

Feedback

The receiver's response to a message.

Noise

A barrier that interferes with effective communication.

Physical Noise

Environmental factors that impede communication, such as background noise or poor lighting.

Semantic Noise

Misunderstanding caused by speaking different languages, using jargon, slang, or unclear vocabulary.

Cultural Noise

Communication barriers arising from differences in background, values, or nonverbal gestures.

Psychological/Emotional Noise

Mental or emotional states such as stress, anger, anxiety, mistrust, or personal bias that hinder communication.

Context

The surrounding setting, environment, and circumstances that shape the meaning and interpretation of a message.

Transactional Communication

A type of communication focusing on completing a specific task or exchanging practical information.

Interactional Communication

Communication whose main goal is to socialize and show friendliness.

Aristotle's Communication Theory

A communication theory centered around persuasion.

Lasswell's Communication Theory

A framework for analyzing communication using five questions: Who?, Says what?, In which Channel?, To whom?, and With what Effect?

Shannon-Weaver Model

A theoretical model focusing on noise and message transmission.

Berlo's SMCR Model

A communication model structured around Source, Message, Channel, and Receiver.

Locutionary Act

A type of speech act referring to the literal words spoken.

Illocutionary Act

A type of speech act referring to the speaker's intended meaning behind the words.

Perlocutionary Act

A type of speech act defined by the effect of the message on the listener.

Self-Reflection

Introspectively analyzing thoughts and feelings to understand reactions and behaviors, leading to personal growth and self-awareness.

Internal Dialogue

An ongoing conversation with oneself including planning, reasoning, and self-questioning, which is crucial for problem-solving and decision-making.

Daydreaming

A form of imaginative thought when the mind wanders, offering creativity, problem-solving, mental escape, and emotional processing.

Self-Affirmation

Positive self-talk and affirmations to boost confidence, self-esteem, overcome negative thoughts, and reinforce a positive self-image.

Mental Rehearsal

Visualizing a situation or event before it happens to prepare and improve performance in various scenarios.

Emotional Processing

Recognizing, understanding, and managing one's emotions to influence reactions and decision-making.

Active Listening

Fully concentrating on what is being said rather than passively hearing words to enhance understanding and value the speaker.

Clear and Concise Expression

Communicating thoughts and feelings succinctly while avoiding jargon to prevent misunderstandings.

Empathy

Putting oneself in others' shoes to understand perspectives, build deeper connections, and foster trust.

Non-Verbal Cues

Body language, facial expressions, and gestures that often communicate more than spoken words.

Group Communication

Interactive communication among a small number of people (usually 3 to 8) interacting to achieve a shared goal.

Public Communication

An individual speaking or presenting to a live, larger audience with the goal of informing, persuading, or entertaining.

Mass Communication

The dissemination of information to large, diverse, and widely dispersed audiences using media platforms like TV, newspapers, websites, and social media.

Culture

The shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group.

Intercultural Competence

The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from other cultures through respect, adaptability, and empathy.

Affective Dimension

The component of intercultural competence concerning emotional readiness, empathy, and open-mindedness.

Cognitive Dimension

The component of intercultural competence concerning understanding cultural differences and frameworks.

Communicative Dimension

The component of intercultural competence concerning the practical execution of verbal and nonverbal skills.

Stereotyping

Generalizing traits to an entire group, serving as a barrier to intercultural communication.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinions not based on reason that hinder cross-cultural understanding.

Ethnocentrism

Believing one's own culture is superior to others.

Culture Shock

Disorientation experienced in a new cultural environment.

Communication Contexts Comparative Table

A chart comparing levels of communication context (Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Group, Public, Mass) by participants, medium/setting, and main purpose.

Intercultural Communication Summary Matrix

A summary table defining aspects, descriptions, and real-world applications of Culture and Communication, Intercultural Competence, and Barriers to Intercultural Communication.