Communication final
self-concept
affects one's perception, attitude and behavior-which can be demonstrated through interpersonal communication
patterns of speech organization
chronological, spatial, topical, narrative, cause-effect, problem-solution
interpersonal communication
communication between people whose lives mutually influence each other/ spend the most time in this form of communication/
freedom of the press
communication through media, news etc.. can be expressed freely
three general speech purposes
inform, persuade, entertain
jargon
special words/expressions used by professions that are difficult for others to understand
pronunciation
the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
articulation
totality motor movements involved in production of the actual sounds that comprise speech. As many as 100 muscles can be involved
Johari window
(Joseph Luft & harry Ingham) used to enhance and understand communication between group members. OPEN AREA(everyone knows), UNKNOWN(no one knows) BLIND SPOT(everyone knows but you) HIDDEN AREA(you know but no one else does)
elaboration likelihood theory
(Richard E. Petty & John T. Cacioppo) every message is undergoing persuasion in either 2 types of ways: CENTRAL ROUTE: straight to the point and complete. PERIPHERAL ROUTE: weak and involvement of receiver will be slow
number of main points in a speech
2-4
ethos, pathos, logos
ETHOS: or the ethical appeal, means to convince an audience of the author's credibility or character. PATHOS: or the emotional appeal, means to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions. LOGOS: or the appeal to logic, means to convince an audience by use of logic or reason.
power in group communication
LEGITIMATE: info from "head" of group EXPERT: knowledge or skill from someone in the group that no one else possesses REFERENT: comes from the attractiveness or charisma from a member REWARD: ability of member to provide positive incentive COERCIVE: group member to provide negative incentive
types of groups
TASK-ORIENTED: formed to solve a problem. promote a cause or generate ideas. RELATIONAL-ORIENTED: to promote interpersonal connections and are more focused on quality interactions that contribute to the well-being of group members. PRIMARY: or long-lasting groups that are formed based on relationships and include significant others. SECONDARY: which are characterized by less frequent face-to-face interactions, less emotional and relational communication, and more task-related. TEAMS: are task-oriented groups in which members are especially loyal and dedicated to the task and other group members.
transactional model
exchange of messages between sender and receiver, where they each take turns delivering and receiving messages
communication anxiety
fear/anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with others
gatekeeping functions
filtration of news, articles, or any type of communication that is published.
reciprocity
give and receive actions or communication
brainstorming
group discussion to produce ideas or solve a problem
4 stages of public speaking anxiety
pre-preparation anxiety, preparation anxiety, pre-performance anxiety, performance anxiety
encoder
process of turning thoughts into communication
vocal fillers
words or noises made in between a thought during a speech