Definitions
Critical Commentary
I am Listening!
Illogical Logic
Back to the Future
100
This theory states that we compare ourselves to others, to our past self, and to our ideal self.
What is social comparison theory?
100
Includes analysis or comments that are designed to help someone improve his performance in a specific area.
What is constructive criticism?
100
An active mental process that involves concentration, interpretation, and response.
What is listening?
100
Bases the argument on the man, not the message.
What is name calling?
100
Communication that takes place because of visual signals.
What is non-verbal communication?
200
This consists of the labels that reveal your view or idea of yourself.
What is self-concept?
200
Specify Approve Focus Empathize Respect
What are the SAFER guidelines in providing criticism?
200
Preparing to listen, looking for signposts, and responding to the speaker are three examples of this.
What are general principles of listening?
200
Draws a conclusion from too little evidence.
What are hasty generalizations?
200
93%
What is the percentage of communication that is non-verbal?
300
An unethical persuasion method that uses emotions to manipulate the listeners' judgment.
What is propaganda?
300
Compliment, criticism, complement.
What is the sandwich approach for giving criticism?
300
The level on which communication actually begins.
What is understanding?
300
Bases an argument on circular reasoning.
What is begging the question?
300
Intrapersonal Interpersonal Small-Group Public Speaking Mass Communication
What are the five types of communication?
400
Common to all the world.
What is cosmopolitan?
400
Only commenting on the current speech.
What is focusing?
400
Hearing Attending Understanding Remembering
What are the four levels of listening?
400
A fallacy that assumes that something has happened as a result of something else, even though the two events are totally unconnected.
What is post hoc?
400
Who says what in which channel to whom with what effect?
What is Lasswell's Communication Model?
500
Leads us to accept only information about ourselves that fits our self-concept.
What is selective self-verification?
500
"I especially liked your illustration. It helped me understand your second point."
What is specify? (being specific)
500
First, next, finally, most importantly, "here's the thing."
What are signposts?
500
Claims that if everyone is doing something, then you should do it too.
What is bandwagon?
500
A process by which information is exchanged [and understood] between individuals [or groups] through a common system of signs, signals, or behavior.
What is Mr. K's definition of communication?
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