Midterm Flashcards
(18 cards)
refers to the rules that govern word order
Syntax
a collection of symbols or words used to communicate with others
Language
informal nonstandard vocabulary used by members of a co-culture or group who have similar interest
slang
ability to relate approximately to members from a different culture is
cultural competence
Name the six primary human emotions
Happy Sad Fear Surprised Anger Disgust
gestures that can translate into words
emblems
nonverbal behavior that reinforces spoken words
illustrators
study of bodily movements such as gestures, posture and eye contact
kinesics
Personal Distance
18-4
Social Distance
4-12
Public Distance
12-25
Intimitate Distance
0-18
the process of acquiring and interpreting information from sensory data
preception
We can see differing sides to a story
standpoint
how you present yourself
facework
process of finding who you are
identity management
communicating without paying much attention
low self-monitoring
meaning of a word is the literal or commonly accepted meaning of a word
denotative
