Comm exam 1

Question 1

what is communication?

Answer 1

comm is a system process in which people interact through symbols to create and interpret (shared) meanings

Question 2

the 3 different actions when interacting

Answer 2

a -> b (action)

a ->b
b->a (interaction)(dry conversation not enthusiastic)

a -> b
b ->a (transaction) (you decode, interpret, and encode)

Question 3

when you input and output everyone…

Answer 3

processes differently from the time they hear something to the time they respond back.

EX). someone has a slight tone and you can hear it, after you input it, process that she has a tone, your output could be a slight tone back and getting defensive.

Ex) the drawing exercise with a partner when partner B closes their eyes and partner A describes to B when the picture looks like and B has to interpret and process what A is sayings. The drawings did not look the same as the pictures because one persons stick figure could be another persons tree branch.

Question 4

simultaneous

Answer 4

encoding and decoding at the same time.

Question 5

Feedback

Answer 5

noise that is a responds

Question 6

Feedback sensitive

Answer 6

Understanding the “vibe”

Ex, Walking into a room and everyone is crying and upset and understanding not to tell them your good news

Question 7

Why is communication important?

Answer 7

Everyone needs communication skills, helps find and understand your personal identity, helps build stringer relationships, improves health and mindset, give you a stronger professional life, improves civil engagement

Question 8

Rhetoric

Answer 8

the art of persuasion through communication

Question 9

Ethos

Answer 9

Ethos is based on a speaker’s credibility (trustwor-thiness, expertise, and good will).

Question 10

Pathos

Answer 10

Pathos is appeals to listeners’ emotions.

Question 11

Logos

Answer 11

Logos is logic and reasoning

Question 12

qualitative research

Answer 12

provides nonnumerical knowledge about communication.

Question 13

quantitative research

Answer 13

to gather information in numerical form

Question 14

Rhetorical criticism

Answer 14

the process of examin-ing a text to see how it works communicatively

In addition to speeches, texts include any and all symbolic activities—nonverbal actions, artifacts such as the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, verbal but not vocal messages such as written messages and cartoons, films, images, web videos, and every-day performances of identity

Question 15

Intrapersonal communication

Answer 15

communication with ourselves, or self-talk.

Question 16

Interpersonal communication

Answer 16

not a single thing but rather a continuum that ranges from quite impersonal

Ex), (interaction between you and a parking lot attendant) to highly interpersonal (interaction between you and your best friend)

Question 17

Different types of communication

Answer 17

Rhetoric (persuasion or public discord), mass media, small group, intercultural, interpersonal, health comm, strategic, public policy, film and media, production, PR and marketing

Question 18

Why is their no S in communication

Answer 18

there is no S because communication is interaction and forming relationships with people. It is the process if sending and receiving messages.

Question 19

Why is it important to analyze you audience

Answer 19

So you can get your message across

Question 20

ways to analyze your audience

Answer 20

what are there ages? what is the situation (place, time, indoor, outdoor, required?), time (long, short, night or day), ask questions, tailor speech using common words and knowledge

Question 21

how to give a good speech

Answer 21

organize, eye contact, no fillers, add personality, be enthusiastic, length, converse,

Question 22

what are the different types of supporting materials?

Answer 22

testimony, examples ( EX, 3 other schools), analogy, stats, explanations

Question 23

extemporaneous

Answer 23

planned but not memorized

Question 24

Intro to a speech

Answer 24

capture or gain interest
establish credibility
topic introduction

Question 25

The model of communication

Answer 25

transactional model

Question 26

Transactional model

Answer 26

a communication diagram that shows the process were one person communicates with another, who then sends feedback to the first person

Question 27

where does communication stem from academically

Answer 27

from rhetoric and democratic life

Question 28

how is research conducted in communication

Answer 28

quantitative and qualitative

Question 29

communication apprehension

Answer 29

fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons

Question 30

How do you manage communication apprehension

Answer 30

deep breaths, positive outlooks, practice

Question 31

How does anxiety manifest into our body or brain

Answer 31

gives high blood pressure, tense, increasing mental capacity, fast breathing, heart beats more

Question 32

different types of speeches

Answer 32

persuade, inform, entertain

Question 33

what are the different types of delivery for speaking?

Answer 33

impromptu, extemporaneous, manuscript, memorized

Question 34

how do we use visual aides effectively

Answer 34

Each visual should be relevant to your message, convey an important point, be clearly understandable, and be visible by your entire audience.

Question 35

mass media

Answer 35

Mass media are forms of communication that address large audiences or publics: books, films, television, radio, newspapers, advertising, magazines, and other forms of visual, audio, and print communication that reach multitudes of people.

Question 36

agenda setting,

Answer 36

the ability to shape how we see

Question 37

cultivation

Answer 37

making the viewers believe something with manipulation

Question 38

uses of gratification

Answer 38

we select media that we think will give us something we value or want. For example, if you are interested in national affairs, you might listen to National Public Radio. If you are concerned about whether a game will be rained out, you might watch The Weather Channel

Question 39

dominant ideology

Answer 39

a term that refers to the beliefs and ideas shared by the majority of people in a particular group

Question 40

how one can become more media literate

Answer 40

think critically about the media you consume and create