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Biting your fingernails is an example of a _____ adaptor.
self
_______ are gestures that directly translate into words or phrases (thumbs up, peace sign).
Emblems
Raising you voice in anger is an example of ____________, the vocal nonverbal dimension of speech – how we say something.
paralanguage
When Jack tells Dave, “I’m so stoked, I got an A on this chemistry test” and Dave replies, “I’m hungry. Let’s go get some lunch,” Dave is engaged in __________.
disconfirmation
____ is a nonverbal variable that attributes respect/disrespect with punctuality.
Time
_______ is a measure of how you value yourself
Self-esteem
Miranda spreads her hands to show how big of a fish she caught. This type of nonverbal communication is called _______.
illustrators
__________ is the failure to distinguish between similar but different people, objects, and events.
Indiscrimination
Elaina gave her informative speech on how to set a formal dinner table. Elaina’s speech is an example of a _________ speech.
demonstration (how to)
A prediction that comes true because you act as though it is true is called a ____________.
self-fulfilling prophecy
The benefits of _________ include communication enhancement & improved coping abilities
self-disclosure
______ communication is also called tactile communication or haptics.
Touch
Speech that is hostile, offensive, or degrading to a certain group of people is known as _____ speech
hate
An ________ statement is valid, but not necessarily factual.
inferential
Language meanings are in ______, not in words.
people
The tendency to generalize an individual’s expertise from one area to another is called the _____ effect.
halo
the total picture we have of ourselves as individuals
self-concept
two parts of self concept:
self-image & self-esteem
how we see ourselves
self-image
how we feel about ourselves
self-esteem
How does self-concept develop?
Self-evaluations, Others' images, social comparisons, cultural experiences
We look at ourselves in comparison to other people around us, mostly in comparison to our friends and our family.
social comparisons
______ has very different ways of influencing how people feel about themselves.
Culture
______ Culture influences women to feel certain ways about themselves. Women look at media with the male gaze.
Popular
Sex (male or female) is _______. Gender is _______.
biological, social creation
communicating private information about ourselves that another person is unlikely to learn from another source
self-disclosure in relationships
model of how visualists view self-disclosure/awareness
The Johari Window
4 areas in the Johari window
1. open area
2. blind area
3. hidden area
4. unknown area
What area of the Johari window deals with info known to self and others (personal, not private)?
open
What area of the Johari window deals with info known to others, unknown to self (mannerisms, characteristics)?
blind
What area of the Johari window deals with info known to self, unknown to others (private)?
hidden
What area of the Johari window deals with info unknown to self and others (dream, subconscious)?
unknown
In the Johari Windo, the size of the windows _______. For example, when dealing with the relationship of a close friend, the open area is much bigger, blind area smaller (As we get to know each other, the friend will point out things about you and then they’re no longer blind.), and hidden area much smaller
shifts
What are some of the risks of self-disclosure?
o Self knowledge – things you may not want to know
o Fear of negative feedback – makes you vulnerable, open to rejection
o Possible material loss (e.g., politicians or public figures)
o Information may come back to haunt us
o Might inhibit or end relationship
Self-Disclosure should occur in ongoing, _____ relationships.
close
Concerning self disclosure, a person should consider ______ and possible ______.
motivation, burdens (weigh risks and rewards to others as well as yourself)
Self disclosure should be appropriate to ______, _______, and ______ involved.
situation, context, persons
Self-disclosure should be _____ and fairly _____.
reciprocal, eqal
Men generally self-disclose ____ than women, but both sexes disclose (more/less) to women.
less, more
Many cultures do not value self-disclosure and it is considered ______.
inappropriate
how we see and understand the world from our own unique viewpoint
perception
What are the mechanics of Perception?
Mechanics of perception:
• Stimulation (Sensing) & Selecting
• Organization (categories of schemata)
• Interpreting – What does it mean to us?
• Memory (Retention)
• Recall – not always so easy
expectations that we build about a person after we known something of their central traits; pairing personal characteristics for example: happy=friendly or quiet=timid
implicit personality theory (ipa)
the first traits we recognize in others influence the interpretation and perception of latter ones (because of previous expectations); part of ipa
halo effect
our expectations of ourselves influence our behaviors such that the expectations are fulfilled
self-fulfilling prophecy
Self-fulfilling prophecy is based on what effect?
the pygmalion
What are some types of verbal messages?
letters, words, sentences (oral or written)
a structured system of symbols that communicates meaning
language
We use language to ___ ourselves and others. We use language to frame ______ for others.
define, perceptions
Messages are both ______ (actual dictionary definition of a word) and ______ (our response to the word as a thing - brings up images, emotions, ideas that are different for everyone)
denotative, connotative
actual dictionary definition of a word
denotative
our response to the word as a thing - brings up images, emotions, ideas that are different for everyone
connotative
Messages vary in ______. For example, sometimes people use language to hint around things, not hurt people's feelings.
directness
Messages are _____ influenced. How we communicate with people varies depending on what culture we're in - not just language, but the way we communicate
culturally
Message meanings are in and made by _____.
people
to speak kindly of
euphemism
Other inaccuracies in word usage
quantity, size, jargon
efficient way of talking quickly, slang
jargon
Without a _____, you don't know what a word means.
context
We treat someone with respect. It's not just the words you say, but also how you say it.
confirmation
______ can have serious effects on people's self-cocncepts. If on a regular basis by people in their life that matter, it becomes a problem (disrespect, indifference, ignore).
disconfirmation
What are three parts of disconfirmation?
disrespect, indifference, ignore
What are three parts of confirmation?
respect, reinforce, acknowledge
Cultural ______ are a form of harassment and stereotyping.
identifiers
Messages ____ (and construct) social reality.
symbolize
Messages express both facts and _____.
inferences
Messages can obscure ______.
distinctions
any information expressed without words; tone of voice, facial expressions, postures, gestures, body motions
nonverbal communication
Nonverbal communication is ______ bound.
culturally
Functions of Nonverbal Communication
• Integrating nonverbal and verbal messages
• Accents or emphasizes verbal
• Complements or adds nuances to verbal
• Contradicts verbal
• Regulates verbal (controls or maintains interaction)
• Repeats or restates verbal
• Substitutes for verbal
a gesture that is a substitute for the word
emblems
just illustrate a point nonverbally (saying come on let's go with a hand gesture)
illustrators
regulate interaction (looking at your watch)
regulators
used in order to make people feel more at ease in a situation
adaptors
What are the three types of adapters?
self, alter, objects
Cracking knuckles, chewing on fingernails are examples of what type of adaptor?
self
If something is thrown at a person, they'll probably put their hand up. What type of adaptor that is more instinctual is this?
alter
Playing with keys, chewing on a pencil are examples of what type of adaptor?
objects
show no expression
neutralizing
_____ communication conveys the most information but we do learn to conceal our real feelings with ________ techniques.
facial, facial management
you replace one emotion for another
masking
the things we do with our voice: pauses, how loud, the rate
paralanguage
_____ varies greatly from culture to culture. U.S. likes distances.
Space, distance, territoriality
Eye communication differs between _____ and ______.
males, females
______ communication is usually more believable than ______.
nonverbal, verbal
_______ communication is the primary way of expressing feelings and attitudes.
nonverbal
Meaning depends on _____, ______, and ______.
context, culture, gender
Nonverbal cues have multiple _______.
meanings
Nonverbal cues are ______. You need to look at the whole package (face, body, voice) in order to determine what is being communication
interdependent
all the information, behaviors, attitudes, and feelings about yourself that you, and also others know. Examples: name, skin color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs.
open self
knowledge about you that others have but you don't. Examples: habit of finishing other people's sentences or your way of rubbing your nose when you become anxious
blind self
A large ____ self indicates low self-awareness and interferes with accurate communication
blind
those parts of yourself that neither you nor others know; info buried in your subconscious; can learn through hypnosis, dreams, psychological tests, or psychotherapy
unknown self
all the knowledge you have of yourself but keep secret from others. Examples: fantasies, embarrassing experiences, attitudes/beliefs you're ashamed of
hidden self
measure of how valuable you think you are
self-esteem
a type of communication in which you reveal information about yourself; taking info form the hidden self and moving it to the open self
self-disclosure
a communication pattern in which we ignore someone's presence as well as that person's communications
disconfirmation
a communication pattern in which we acknowledge the presence of the other person but also indicate your acceptance of this person
confirmation
the tendency to view people, objects, and events in terms of how they're talked about or labeled rather than in terms of how they actually exist
intensional orientation
the tendency to look first at the actual people, objects, and events and then at the labels - to be guided by what you see happening rather than by the way something or someone is talked about
extensional orientation
behaviors that monitor, control, coordinate, or maintain the speech of another individual
regulators
gestures that satisfy some personal need
adaptors
To exaggerate your astonishment at a surprise party to make your friends feel better
intensify
to cover up your own joy about good news in the presence of a friend who didn't receive any such news
deintensify
the study of touch communication
haptics
the vocal but nonverbal dimension of speech; has to do with HOW you say something rather than what you say
paralanguage
What type of communication concerns the use of time?
temporal communication
the relative importance people place on the past, present, or future
psychological time
The _______-time person does one thing at a time, treats time schedules and plans very seriously, considers the job the most important part of a person's life, considers privacy extremely important
monochronic
The ________-time person does several things at once, treats time schedules and plans as useful (not sacred), considers the family and interpersonal relationships more important than the job, is actively involved with others.
polychronic
words, phrases, or sentences that connect the various parts of your speech
transitions
what speech involves speaking without preparation?
impromptu
you write out the speech and read it
manuscropt speech
timing and wording of a speech are not required, allows greater flexibility for feedback
extemporaneous speech