Chapter 1 quiz- Oral Comm

Define axiology

a part of worldview; refers to an individual or group's value system

Define ontology

a part of worldview; refers to an individual's or group's belief system

Define epistemology

a part of worldview; refers to the way an individual or group acquires knowledge or what counts as knowledge

Define praxeology

a part of worldview; refers to the way an individual or group goes about tasks or solving problems

Define cosmology

a part of worldview; refers to the way individuals and groups see themselves in relation to other people and their view of their place in the universe

Define concrete word

a word that describes a tangible object that can be perceived through the sense

Define nonverbal behavior

all of the messages we send-- except for the words we say. can include appearance, eye behavior, body movement, use of space, touch, time, and smell

List the eleven speaking competencies.

1 useful topic 2 engaging introduction 3 clear organization 4 well-supported ideas 5 closure in conclusion 6 clear and vivid language 7 suitable vocal expression 8 corresponding nonverbals 9 adapted to the audience 10 adept use of visual aids 11 convincing persuasion

What is the linear model of communication?

Sender -> channel -> receiver; one way process.

What is the transactional model of communication?

An ongoing, circular process; communicator gives message, listener gives feedback (which is affected by his or her worldview), all is contextual/situational, there is outside noise.

What are at least three reasons why public speaking is important?

Builds self confidence; important in personal life for toasts, eulogies, and awards; most professions can benefit from skills required for public speaking; employers look for people who can communicate clearly; allows you to understand and participate in public dilemmas (politics).

Define noise

anything that interferes with the message transmission or the encoding/decoding process

Define cultural noise

differences in worldview that cause message interference

What are the elements of the communication process?

encoding; decoding; communicator; message; channel; noise; worldview

What are the three types of speeches?

informative; persuade; commemorate/entertain

Define physiological noise

message interference that results from bodily discomfort

Define psychological noise

message interference that results from disturbed or excited mental states

Define physical noise

message interference that results when the noise level, as measured in decibels, makes it difficult to hear a message

Define public speaking

the act of delivering a speech in front of a live audience

Define context

the communication rules that govern different physical settings and/or different types of relationships

Define channel

the means through which the message travels

Define worldview

the overall framework through which an individual sees, thinks about, and interprets the world and interacts with it

Define communicator

the people in the interaction or speech setting who encode and decode messages simultaneously IDK???

Define decoding

the process of listening to words and interpreting the words so they are associated with a mental image

Define encoding

the process of taking a mental image, associating the image with words, and then speaking those words

Define listening

the psychological process of interpreting and making sense of the messages we receive

Define norms

the verbal and nonverbal rules, usually unspoken, that govern communicative behavior

Define message

the words, nonverbal behavior, or other signals transmitted from one person to another

Define abstract word

words that refer to ideas or concepts that are removed from material reality