SPCH 1025: CH 01 GPT summary Flashcards
(80 cards)
Why is communication considered essential in everyday life?
It shapes relationships and identity, impacts health, and is necessary for personal and professional success.
Effective communication is shown to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.
What common misconception do most people have about their communication skills?
Many individuals overestimate their communication skills and believe they are naturally good at it.
Research indicates that effective communication requires skill, feedback, and practice.
What are the four primary functions of communication?
- Physical Needs
- Identity Needs
- Social Needs
- Practical Needs
Each function plays a critical role in mental and physical health, self-perception, relationship quality, and daily navigation.
How does communication affect our physical health?
Sharing stressors can reduce risks of illnesses like depression, heart disease, and the common cold.
Open communication has been linked to better health outcomes.
What role do symbols play in communication?
Symbols are arbitrary representations of ideas, and their meanings depend on shared understanding.
Misunderstandings can arise from differing denotative and connotative meanings.
What is the impact of culture on communication?
Culture shapes beliefs, values, norms, and rules that influence communication.
Different cultures may have vastly different interpretations of the same symbols.
What are the two dimensions of every message?
- Content: the literal information
- Relational: the tone or underlying message
The same words can convey different meanings based on context.
What does David K. Berlo’s model illustrate about communication?
Communication is a dynamic, interactive, and contextual process that evolves over time.
It emphasizes that communication is not static but rather develops through interactions.
List the types of communication.
- Intrapersonal
- Interpersonal
- Small Group
- Public
- Mediated
Each type of communication requires different skills and often overlaps in practice.
What are the key traits of competent communicators?
- Skillful
- Adaptable
- Involved
- Empathetic
- Cognitively Complex
- Self-Monitoring
Competence in communication involves both appropriateness and effectiveness.
What are the three core elements of mindfulness in communication?
- Attention
- Intention
- Attitude
Mindfulness enhances engagement, listening, and response in conversations.
What are Ruth Baer’s five facets of mindfulness?
- Observing
- Describing
- Acting with Awareness
- Nonjudging
- Nonreactivity
These facets help improve communication by promoting awareness and reducing impulsive reactions.
What is the purpose of mindful coloring as a practical exercise?
To reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness.
Mindful practices can enhance overall communication competence.
Fill in the blank: Competence in communication involves being both _______ and _______.
[appropriate] and [effective].
True or False: Communication is only effective when it is verbal.
False
Communication can be verbal, nonverbal, or mediated through technology.
What is interpersonal communication?
One-on-one communication, such as face-to-face conversations, texts, or calls.
This form of communication is crucial for building personal relationships.
What does it mean for communication to be relational?
It refers to the tone or underlying message of the communication, which can vary based on context.
Understanding relational dynamics is essential for effective communication.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘communication is ubiquitous’?
It means that communication is present in almost every aspect of life, both personally and professionally.
Recognizing its pervasiveness can motivate individuals to improve their communication skills.
What does it mean to be cognitively complex in communication?
The ability to express ideas in multiple ways and understand various perspectives.
This trait contributes to effective and adaptive communication.
What is the impact of conversation-oriented families according to Joy Koesten’s research?
They produce individuals with healthier relationships.
Family communication patterns significantly influence social development.
What are the types of communicators involved in human communication?
Intrapersonal: one communicator
Interpersonal: two people
Small group: three or more, shared purpose
Public: one to many
Mass: indirect, large audience
Mediated: use of technology
What are the physical proximities of communicators?
Face-to-face interaction
Mediated interaction (email, text, phone)
Synchronous vs asynchronous communication
Influence of proximity on immediacy and feedback
What are the nature of the interaction units in communication?
Verbal symbols: words, spoken or written
Nonverbal cues: gestures, posture, facial expressions
Vocal elements: tone, pitch, rate
Mixed message impact
What is the degree of formality and structure in communication?
Formal: structured, rule-governed (e.g., interviews, speeches)
Informal: casual, spontaneous (e.g., conversations)
Context-dependent norms
Expectations for roles and behavior
