study guide test #1

What is the Linear Model of Communication?

A one-way model emphasizing a sender transmitting a message to a receiver without feedback or interaction.

What types of noise can interfere with communication?

Physical/External Noise, Physiological Noise, Psychological Noise.

What is Intrapersonal Communication?

Communication that occurs within oneself, involving internal dialogues and self-reflection.

What is the difference between Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication?

Synchronous occurs in real-time while Asynchronous involves delays between sender and receiver.

What is Reflected Appraisal?

The influence that perceptions and messages from others have on an individual's self-concept.

What are the three steps of the perception process?

Selection, Organization, Interpretation.

What does 'perception checking' involve?

Observation, Interpretation, Clarification.

What characterizes Individualism?

Focus on personal identity, independence, and self-expression.

What is a defining feature of High-context cultures?

Communication depends on context, nonverbal cues, and relational history.

What does Denotative Meaning refer to?

The explicit, literal, dictionary definitions of words.

What is Equivocal Language?

Words or phrases that have multiple interpretations, leading to confusion.

What is Jargon?

Specialized terminology associated with specific professions or fields of expertise.

What are the four parts of interpretation in the perception process?

Past Experience, Mood, Knowledge/Awareness, Self-Concept.

What are the four rules of language?

Phonological Rules, Syntactic Rules, Semantic Rules, Pragmatic Rules.

What is a euphemism?

A word or phrase that softens the impact of blunt language.

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Fact is objective information, while opinion is a personal belief.