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comms unit 1

Natalie Womack English 37 cards

comms unit 1

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  1. 1rhetoricalusing all available means of persuasion (focusing on argument and organization of thoughts - delivery and function of public speaking)
  2. 2semioticstudy of symbols, reconsider the obvious, see the meaning in context
  3. 3phenomenologicalintentional analysis of life by the person who is living it; explores the possibility of understanding the experience of self and others
  4. 4cyberneticinfo processing, feedback, and control. connects people as part of a network
  5. 5socio-psychologicalbehavior is influenced by 1+ variables, uncover casual relationships of variables (what causes long-lasting relationships)
  6. 6socio-culturalpeople are part of larger groups which have unique rules, shared cultural patterns, reproduce culture by talking
  7. 7criticalconcerned about injustice, oppression, power, critiquing social order, advocating for change (shutting down racism)
  8. 8objective approachhuman action is determined by lawlike forces. used to discover truth (singular reality), quantitative research (survey, stats)
  9. 9interpretive approachhuman action is the result of constrained agency. used to capture meanings (multiple interpretations of reality), qualitative research (interview, observation)
  10. 10SI - meaningwe act towards each other and ourselves based on meanings we assign
  11. 11SI - languagemeaning derived from social interactions facilitated by language
  12. 12SI - thoughtinterpretations of symbols is modified by thought processes
  13. 13SI - selfthe ability to reflect on ourselves from the perspective of others. self is determined by interactions with others
  14. 14SI - societyour conversational partner is a blend of particular and generalized others (voices from the broader society)
  15. 15self-fulfilling prophecya belief that leads to its own fulfillment
  16. 16cognitive dissonancesomeone's beliefs and behavior differ or two different beliefs conflict
  17. 17selective exposurepeople prefer to be exposed to info that supports their current beliefs
  18. 18reassurancepost-decision dissonance creates a need for reassurance (how close, important, or difficult to reverse the decision was)
  19. 19minimal justificationoffering the least amount of incentive necessary to obtain compliance
  20. 20—linear modellinear model
  21. 21—interactional (ping-pong)interactional (ping-pong)
  22. 22—transactional modeltransactional model
  23. 23—holistic modelholistic model
  24. 24linear pros and cons- only 1 message, only 1 receiver
    - passive receiver
    - assumes clear beginning/end
    - created when people were trying to figure out radios
  25. 25interactional pros and cons- can be either sender or receiver
    - assumes 2 people are speaking & listening but not at the same time
  26. 26transactional pros and cons+ simultaneously sending & receiving messages
    + comm. as creating shared meanings
    + recognizing sims/diffs of past experiences
  27. 27holistic pros and cons+ provides context (including f.o.e. and noise)
    + incorporates technology
    + every comm. encounter has an effect
  28. 28the "i"spontaneous, impulsive, creative self
  29. 29the "me"the reflective, socially aware self
  30. 30particular othersimportant people in our lives who influence aspects of our identity (from birth)
  31. 31generalized othersthe collection of roles, rules, norms, beliefs, and attitudes endorsed by our community (throughout life)
  32. 32definition of theoryAn abstract system of concepts w/ indications of the relationships among the concepts.
  33. 33purpose of theorieshelp us to explain/understand the phenomenon, advocate for social change, and predict the future.
  34. 34implicit theoriststheories that don't need to be tested or shared (self, teacher, parent, etc.)
  35. 35scientific theorytheories held by researchers, scientists, and anyone who must articulate ideas
  36. 36ethics of communication- be open to persuasion by the other person's statements
    - be willing to try new things and experiment
    - accept that there are multiple perspectives on everything
    - live ambiguously but be less tolerant of contradiction
    - evaluate knowledge claims
  37. 37benefits of understanding communication theoryprovides a bond between how an individual behaves and is related to the meaning of objects and events. also provides the ability to understand small-scale human interaction

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Flashcards on comms unit 1, created by Natalie Womack on 15/09/2022.
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