Terms
True or False. Plagiarism is illegal.
True
True or False. Communicating is a natural ability.
False
In the model of communication, why is feedback important?
To give a response or at least show that the initial message was sent.
True or False. You should always start a speech by stating your name and topic.
False
True or False. Communication apprehension and stage fright refer to the same idea.
True
What is intrapersonal communication?
Communication within oneself.
Give an example of a speech using manuscript delivery that you see in everyday life?
News anchors, presidential speeches, anything with a teleprompter, dry reads of a play, etc.
In the model of communication, what is the difference between a message and a channel?
Message is what is being sent and the channel is the way in which it is being sent.
What is memorized delivery? Give an example of where you may see this type of speech in everyday life.
A speech that is recited from memory.
Which book term is defined as "a socially constructed concept related to masculine and feminine behaviors that are learned"
Gender
What is online communication apprehension?
Anxiety and nervousness associated with communicating through social media.
When Carl learned that Tim is from Iowa, he assumed Tim must be a farmer who loves eating corn. This assumption is an example of which type of perceptual organization?
Proximity
In the model of communication, there are two types of interference: internal and external. Give an example of each.
Internal: Daydreaming, hunger, tired, emotional
External: Phone ring, people talking, distracting light
What is impromptu delivery? Give an example of where you would see this type of delivery in everyday life.
A speech given with little to no preparation beforehand.
Self Concept is made up of what two subcategories?
Self Image and Self Esteem
What is selective attention?
Focusing on a specific message while ignoring or downplaying other stimuli.
Standup comedian John Mulaney performs his show in front of a live audience. The show is filmed and uploaded to Netflix where it becomes a huge hit. What type of communication is John Mulaney using to reach his largest audience?
Mass Communication
Name the 3 steps of the perception process in order.
Select, Organize, Interpret
What is extemporaneous delivery? Give an example of where you may see this type of delivery in everyday life.
A delivery stye in which the speaker carefully prepares the speech in advance but delivers it using some notes and a high degree of spontaneity.
Dyadic communication is a subcategory of interpersonal communication. What does dyadic communication refer to?
Communication between two people.
Name and describe the 5 types of communication from chapter 1.
Intrapersonal - Communication with oneself
Interpersonal - Communication between people in relationships (includes dyadic and small group)
Public - One speaker speaks to an audience in a set location
Mass - Using technological advancements to reach larger audiences beyond one location.
Via Social Media - Using online platforms to reach large audiences.
How does gender impact the perception process?
In US culture, there are many gendered expectations about how men and women should act. These expectations influence how people communicate with others before they even meet them.
The model of communication is made up of 8 essential components. Draw out the diagram and label each component.
Source/Sender, Receiver, Message, Channel, Feedback, Interference, Environment, Context
Name 5 components of physical delivery AND 5 components of vocal delivery.
Physical - Gestures, posture, facial expressions, eye contact, clothing/appearance, use of space, visual aids
Vocal - Volume, Rate, Pitch, Emotion, Silence, Force/Emphasis, Vocal Fillers, Vocal Variety
The book labels 7 differences between face-to-face communication and communication via social media. Name and describe at least 3 of the 7.
Interactivity - The ability to facilitate social interaction between groups and individuals
Temporal Structure - The time it takes to send/receive messages
Social Cues - Verbal/nonverbal features of a message that offer context
Replicability - Easily recorded and redistributed
Storage - Easy to go back and see later
Reach - The ability to go viral and reach wider audiences
Mobility - Access virtually anywhere