Definitions
-communication is the process of using messages to generate meaning. It is considered a process because it is an activity, an exchange or a set of behaviors not an unchanging product. Communication is important because it is crucial in your first contact with a prospective employer, note that oral communication skills in general significantly affect hiring decisions.
Name a common cliche
(any cliche will work)
Define jargon
Jargon is the language particular to a specific profession, work group, or culture and not meant to be understood by outsiders.
What is active listening?
listening with a purpose, situations would include listening carefully by using all available senses, checking our understanding to ensure accuracy and providing feedback.
Define ethnocentrism
is the belief that your own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.
Define Selection
you neglect some stimuli while focusing on others
Give an example of nonverbal communcation
any example works here
Define gender biased language
Gender Biased is the language that privileges one gender over another
What is empathetic listening?
is attempting to understand the perspective of the other person. The situation is to engage in empathic listening by using both mindfulness.
Define dominant culture
determined by who has the power and influence in traditional social structures like politics, religious institutions, schools, and businesses.
Define organization
grouping of stimuli into meaningful units or wholes
What building and floor is my office on?
Penn Hall, Third Floor
Define cliche
is an expression that has host lost originality and force through overuse
What is critical listening?
Critical listening is you challenge the speakers message by evaluating it’s accuracy meaningfulness and utility
Define intercultural communication
the interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Define interpretation
blend of internal states and external stimuli
What year was WPU founded?
1873
Define non-verbal communication
nonverbal communication is the process of using messages other than words to create meaning with others. It can include behaviors that you see, like facial expressions and gestures; things your hear, vocal volume or the speed of talking and even nonword vocalization like “ahh” and “umm”.
What is an ethical listener?
An ethical listener is you adapt your verbal, nonverbal and perception checking skills to specific situations such as classroom and workplace
What day of the week is Christmas on?
Tuesday
Define stereotype
occurs when we offer a hasty generalization about group based on a judgment about an individual from that group.
What are the 4 behaviors of a ethical listener?
The four behaviors are: recognize the sources of your own conversational habits, monitor your communications to recognize when you are engaging in poor listening behaviors, apply general ethical principles to how you respond and adapt to others.
How are objects used in communication?
Clothing and artifacts provide physical and psychological protection, and they are used to spur sexual attraction and to indicate self-concept. Your clothing and artifacts clarify the sort of person you believe you are
Define interpersonal communication
Is the process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening.
Who is Santa Clause?