Interpersonal Communication and Media Studies

These flashcards cover key concepts related to interpersonal communication, group dynamics, leadership styles, and media theories.

Interpersonal Communication

The process of exchanging messages between people whose lives mutually influence one another.

Interpersonal Conflict

Perceived incompatible goals, scarce resources, or opposing viewpoints.

Five Conflict Management Styles

Competing, Avoiding, Accommodating, Collaborating, Compromising.

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize individual identity and direct communication.

Collectivistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize group identity, conformity, and face-saving strategies.

Social Penetration Theory

A theory that describes how self-disclosure varies in breadth (range of topics) and depth (intimacy).

Johari Window

A self-awareness model with four quadrants: Open, Blind, Hidden, Unknown.

Social Exchange Theory

A theory that states the relationship value is based on comparing costs and rewards.

Culture

The ongoing negotiation of learned and patterned beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors.

Intercultural Communication

Communication between people with differing cultural identities.

Cultural Identity

Characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, nationality, and class.

Small Group Communication

Communication involving size, structure, interdependence, and shared identity.

Task-Oriented Groups

Groups formed to complete tasks.

Teams

Task groups with coordinated roles and high interdependence.

Five Stages of Group Development

The stages of group development: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning.

Designated Leader

A leader who is formally assigned or appointed.

Emergent Leader

A leader who naturally becomes one through communication and behavior.

Early Leadership Styles

Include Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-faire.

Later Leadership Styles

Include Directive, Participative, Supportive, and Achievement-oriented.

Printing Press

Invented by Johannes Gutenberg.

Gatekeepers

Media figures who relay, limit, expand, or reinterpret information.

Hypodermic Needle Theory

A theory that suggests media messages are injected directly into passive audiences.

Cultivation Theory

A theory stating that long-term media exposure shapes our view of reality.

Deregulation

Revising or overturning rules meant to ensure diverse viewpoints and public-interest media.

Convergence

The technological merging of content across different media channels.

Media Literacy Questions

Questions that include: Who created the message? How do I interpret it? What is included or omitted? Why was it sent?