Ch. 2: Communication and Perception
The term for the degree at which something attracts our immediate attention.
What is Salience
The three types of attachment
What is secure, avoidant, and anxious attachment?
A special occasion speech should be as long as possible.
True or False
What is false
short and sweet is better
True or False: The maximum number of people for a small group is 5
False: the upper range of group size depends on the purpose of the group
Which of the following can affect the saliency of a certain situation?
A. Visual and Aural Stimulation
B. Setting
C. Time of day
D. Month of the year
What is A(Visual and Aural Stimulation)
Climates established through interpersonal communication. They are unique to the relational partners but are based on larger societal norms.
What is relationship cultures?
A speech of introduction should be 1-2 minutes long.
True or false?
What is true
just long enough to provide the necessary information
These type of groups are formed to promote interpersonal connections and are more focused on quality interactions that contribute to the well being of group members:
Task-oriented groups, relational-oriented groups, primary groups, secondary groups, or teams.
What are Relational-oriented groups?
The theory that states our self-concepts are made up of three different “selves”(actual self, ought self, and ideal self) is called
What is self-discrepancy theory
The five strategies for managing conflict
What is competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising, and collaborating?
What is enhance the value of the award
These two things are shared by small groups if they exhibit interdependence.
What are a common purpose and a common fate?
The term that refers to someone’s judgment about how well they will be able to perform a certain task
Self-efficacy
This theory argues that as a relationship progresses, self-disclosure increases in breadth and depth
What is social penetration theory?
A speech showing why a person or group is deserving of praise
What is a speech of tribute
In this, stage of group development conflict emerges as people begin to perform their various roles.
What is Storming?
The 5 main categories that make up someone’s personality. (Give at least 3 out of 5)
What is extraversion, agreedableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness.
The four main categories for disclosure
What is observations, thoughts, feelings, and needs?
Two tips for speaking at an academic conference
What is don't cram in too much info for the allotted time, attractive title, know what information is important to include, have a take-home message
This type of conflict emerges from conflict between individual members of a group.
What is interpersonal conflict?