SPCH Ch 01: Intro KTP Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is acting with awareness?
Purposefully focusing on present-moment communication rather than acting on autopilot.
Enhances clarity and reduces misunderstandings by making communication more intentional and responsive.
What does appropriate communication entail?
Fits the social context, cultural norms, and relationship dynamics.
Builds trust and respect; avoids offense or confusion in interactions.
Define attention in the context of communication.
Mental focus on internal thoughts or external stimuli.
Essential for listening, understanding others, and responding meaningfully.
What is attitude?
Learned predisposition toward people, ideas, or situations.
Influences tone, openness, and the ability to engage respectfully in dialogue.
What does cognitive complexity refer to?
Understanding multiple, nuanced perspectives.
Enables empathy, conflict resolution, and deeper relationship-building.
What is communication?
Sharing meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages.
Core tool for developing relationships, expressing needs, and resolving differences.
Define communication competence.
Effective and appropriate message delivery.
Helps achieve goals while maintaining positive social interactions.
What are connotative definitions?
Personal/emotional meanings of a word.
Affects interpretation; awareness prevents unintentional offense or miscommunication.
What are denotative definitions?
Literal, dictionary meaning of a word.
Provides clarity and shared understanding; avoids ambiguity.
What does describing involve?
Using neutral, factual language about behaviors or events.
Reduces defensiveness and promotes clearer dialogue.
What characterizes effective communication?
Message is understood and meets goals.
Key to resolving issues, fostering connection, and achieving mutual understanding.
What defines a group in communication?
Three or more people working toward a goal.
Requires coordination, clear roles, and interpersonal skills to communicate well.
What is intention in communication?
Purpose behind a communicative act.
Shapes message tone, content, and how it is received by others.
Define interpersonal communication.
Mutual message exchange between people.
Builds relationships, identity, and understanding in everyday life.
What is intrapersonal communication?
Internal dialogue or self-reflection.
Influences self-concept, decision-making, and preparation for social interaction.
What is mediated communication?
Messages sent through technology.
Alters tone, context, and cues; requires clarity and awareness of medium.
What is mindful awareness?
Present-moment attention without judgment.
Enhances empathy, listening, and regulation of emotional responses.
Define mindful communication.
Present, intentional, non-reactive interaction.
Encourages openness, reduces conflict, and strengthens connections.
What does mindful practice involve?
Ongoing development of awareness skills.
Improves emotional regulation and consistency in effective communication.
What is nonjudging of inner experience?
Observing thoughts without labeling them.
Promotes self-acceptance and emotional awareness during conversations.
What does nonreactivity to inner experience mean?
Not impulsively acting on emotions or thoughts.
Prevents escalation and fosters thoughtful, respectful interaction.
Define public communication.
One-to-many message delivery, often formal.
Requires clarity, presence, and awareness of audience needs and feedback.
What is observing in communication?
Noticing behaviors or contexts without evaluation.
Improves accuracy in interpreting others’ messages and responses.
What does self-monitoring involve?
Adjusting behavior based on social feedback.
Enhances communication appropriateness and relational sensitivity.
