Human Communication Equivalency

What are the three models of communication?

The three models are the Linear Model, the Interactive Model, and the Transactional Model.

What are the basic communication elements in communication models?

The basic elements include the sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback, and context.

What are the two dimensions of every message?

The two dimensions are the content dimension and the relational dimension.

What is communication competence?

Communication competence is the ability to effectively and appropriately communicate in various contexts.

What are the characteristics of an ethical communicator?

Characteristics include honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and responsibility.

What is the perceptual process?

The perceptual process involves selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information.

What is a perceptual schema?

A perceptual schema is a mental framework that helps organize and interpret information about people, events, and situations.

What influences perception?

Influences on perception include personal experiences, cultural background, and social context.

How do our perceptions of others influence communication?

Our perceptions can shape our expectations and interpretations of others' messages, affecting interaction.

What is culture?

Culture is a system of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that shape a group's identity.

How does culture influence communication?

Culture influences communication styles, language use, nonverbal cues, and interpretation of messages.

What is ethnocentrism?

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others, which can lead to misunderstanding.

How can one combat ethnocentrism?

Combat ethnocentrism by practicing cultural awareness, empathy, and open-mindedness.

What are the elements common to all languages?

Common elements include structure, productivity, displacement, and self-reflexivity.

What is the abstracting process?

The abstracting process involves simplifying complex ideas into more general concepts.

How do connotative and denotative meanings differ?

Denotative meaning is the literal definition, while connotative meaning includes emotional and cultural associations.

How do slang, jargon, and euphemisms influence communication?

They can create barriers to understanding or enhance clarity depending on the audience's familiarity.

What are the components of conducting an audience analysis?

Components include understanding demographics, interests, attitudes, and knowledge level of the audience.

What are the general purpose, specific purpose, and thesis in public speaking?

General purpose is to inform, persuade, or entertain; specific purpose is the goal of the speech; thesis is the main idea.

What are the components of a competent presentation body?

Components include clear main points, supporting evidence, and logical organization.

What organizational patterns are used in speeches?

Common patterns include chronological, spatial, topical, and problem-solution.

What are the critical elements of a competent speech introduction?

Elements include a hook, introduction of the topic, and a clear thesis statement.

What are the critical elements of a competent speech conclusion?

Elements include summarizing main points, restating the thesis, and providing a closing thought.

What distinguishes informative speaking from persuasive speaking?

Informative speaking aims to educate, while persuasive speaking aims to convince or influence.

What is persuasion?

Persuasion is the process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

What are the primary dimensions of credibility?

Dimensions include competence, trustworthiness, and goodwill.

What are the three Aristotelian modes of proof used in persuasive speeches?

The three modes are ethos (credibility), pathos (emotional appeal), and logos (logical reasoning).

How do nonverbal channels of communication differ from verbal channels?

Nonverbal channels convey messages through body language, facial expressions, and tone, while verbal channels use spoken or written words.

How does nonverbal communication function with verbal communication?

Nonverbal communication can complement, contradict, substitute, or regulate verbal messages.

What are the major types of nonverbal communication?

Types include kinesics (body language), proxemics (space), haptics (touch), and paralanguage (vocalics).

What are the basic elements of listening?

Basic elements include receiving, understanding, evaluating, remembering, and responding.

What are the three types of listening?

Types include informational listening, critical listening, and empathic listening.

What problems can interfere with competent informational listening?

Problems include distractions, preconceived notions, and emotional biases.

What problems can interfere with competent critical listening?

Problems include lack of focus, emotional reactions, and confirmation bias.

What are the listening response styles associated with empathic and non-empathic listening?

Empathic listening involves understanding and validating feelings, while non-empathic listening may dismiss or ignore emotions.

What should be considered when choosing a topic for a speech?

Consider audience interest, relevance, knowledge, and the speaker's passion.

What criteria should be used to evaluate supporting material?

Criteria include currency, reliability, authority, purpose, and point of view.

What are the characteristics of an effective oral citation?

Characteristics include clarity, credibility, and relevance to the topic.

What are the guidelines for competent usage of visual aids?

Guidelines include clarity, simplicity, relevance, and proper integration into the presentation.