SPCH 01 KTTA (Hyp test) Flashcards
(36 cards)
What does acting with awareness involve?
Focusing attention on present actions and surroundings, avoiding automatic or distracted behavior during interactions.
Define appropriate communication.
Messages that suit the context, relationship, and cultural norms, promoting understanding and respect.
What is attention in communication?
The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on specific stimuli or information during communication.
What does attitude refer to in communication?
A learned predisposition to respond positively or negatively toward people, ideas, or situations in communication.
What is cognitive complexity?
Ability to understand multiple perspectives and nuances in communication situations, enhancing message interpretation.
Define communication.
Process of sending and receiving messages through verbal and nonverbal means to create shared meaning.
What is communication competence?
Effective and appropriate communication adapted to the context, goals, and relationship.
What are connotative definitions?
Emotional or cultural meanings associated with a word beyond its literal dictionary meaning.
What are denotative definitions?
Literal, dictionary meanings of words, free from emotion or cultural bias.
What does describing entail in communication?
Using words to create mental images or explanations of people, objects, or events.
What characterizes effective communication?
Messages that achieve intended outcomes, with clarity, understanding, and appropriate feedback.
Define a group in the context of communication.
A collection of three or more individuals interacting interdependently toward shared goals.
What does intention refer to in communication?
Purpose or goal behind a communicative act or message.
What is interpersonal communication?
Direct, face-to-face interaction between two or more people exchanging messages and meaning.
Define intrapersonal communication.
Internal dialogue or self-talk used to process thoughts and feelings.
What is mediated communication?
Communication conducted through technology, such as texting, email, or social media.
What is mindful awareness?
Conscious attention to the present moment in communication without distraction or judgment.
Describe mindful communication.
Deliberate and attentive exchange of messages, considering context, feelings, and outcomes.
What is mindful practice?
Ongoing effort to maintain awareness and intentionality in communication behaviors.
What does nonjudging of inner experience mean?
Accepting thoughts and feelings without labeling them as good or bad during communication.
What is nonreactivity to inner experience?
Allowing thoughts and emotions to arise without immediate response or impulse.
What does observing involve in communication?
Noticing verbal and nonverbal cues in self and others to understand messages better.
What is public communication?
Message exchange where one person speaks to a larger audience, often formally.
What is self-monitoring in communication?
Awareness and regulation of one’s behavior to fit social situations and communication goals.
