Personal Identity/Perception
This is a system of perspectives that is formed and sustained in communication with others and ourselves.
The Self
Communication expressed through words, both spoken and written.
Verbal Communication
Friendships, romantic partnerships, and professional connections are all examples of these.
Interpersonal Relationships
These are the three main parts of a speech taught in public speaking.
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
The process by which people create and interpret messages to generate meaning.
Communication
This is the active process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information.
Perception
Communication using body language, facial expression, tone, and other non-word behaviors.
Nonverbal Communication
This term refers to learned patterns of beliefs, values, and behaviors shared by a large group.
Culture
Fear or anxiety associated with speaking in front of an audience.
Communication Apprehension
The most simplistic communication model.
Linear Model
These mental frameworks help us organize information, such as scripts, stereotypes, and personal constructs.
Cognitive Schemata
Using this type of statement takes responsibility for your own thoughts and feelings instead of blaming others.
I Language
The tendency to regard our culture and our way of life as normal and superior to other people and other ways of life is known as:
Ethnocentrism
A collection of people who interact over time and work toward a common goal.
Group
This communication model shows communication as a dynamic, ongoing process where both people send and receive at the same time.
Transactional Model
This concept states that we form part of our identity based on our interactions with others and how we imagine others see us.
Looking Glass Self
Clothing, jewelry, and objects we use to express identity are examples of this.
Artifacts
According to Hofstede, this cultural dimension focuses on whether individuals see themselves as independent or part of a group.
Individualism vs Collectivism
The guideline stating that speakers should be honest, knowledgeable, and trustworthy relates to this quality.
Credibility
Anything that interferes with the transmission or interpretation of a message.
Noise/Interference
When we believe something about ourselves, we are most likely to act in ways that correspond to our beliefs, thus reinforcing our beliefs and encouraging the same behavior. This is a phenomenon known as:
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
This percentage range estimates how much meaning in communication comes from nonverbal cues.
65-93%
This theory explains that relationships involve tensions between opposing needs like autonomy and connection.
Relationship Dialectics
This type of disagreement can actually help groups generate better ideas and solutions.
Conflict
The process of turning thoughts into messages is known as this.
Encoding