human communication midterm study

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings through spoken, written, or nonverbal means.

Emotional Contexts

Emotions experienced in specific situations, influencing how individuals interact and communicate.

Formulaic Utterances

standardize phrases used in interactions that require less cognitive thinking 

Technological Mediation

The influence of communication technology on interpersonal interactions, both in-person and online.

Encoding/Decoding Model

explains how messages are created and interpreted 

Denotation

the literal meaning of a word or expression

Connotation

The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression, stemming from emotional or cultural associations.

Impression Formation

The process of developing perceptions about others based on their appearance or behavior.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The theory that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.

Rhetorical Triangle

A framework that includes ethos, pathos, and logos, used in effective persuasive communication.

Logos

persuasion through logic and evidence 

Ethos

Persuasion through the credibility or character of the speaker.

Pathos

Persuasion through emotional appeal.

Dark Patterns

Deceptive design practices that manipulate users into undesired actions.

Self-Presentation

concealment or revelation of personal information to influence others

Direct Comments

Responses that directly address an explicit message.

Indirect Comments

Responses that react to covert or secondary messages.