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Interpersonal Com 2
COM 204 test 2
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Communication
Undergraduate 2
04/07/2014

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prototype
Definition
the clearest of most representative models of some category
-abstract representation
-ex. good friends are people who will listen to you and love you
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exemplar model
Definition
images of actual objects, people or events we have encountered in the past
-your personal "prototype"
ex. april is a free spirit
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principle of least effort
Definition
the tendency to rely on pre existing concepts rather than give attention to specific details of the current situation (generalizations)
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mood congruity hypothesis
Definition
memories are easily retrieved when there is a match between the two emotional states

(ex. listening to happy songs when you are in a happy mood sparks happy memories)
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self schema
Definition
information about ourselves that includes abstractions such as aspirations, values, attributes, preferences, and behavior routines
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relational schema
Definition
cognitive representations of typical interation patterns

"how do people in this certain relationship act towards one another?"
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role schema
Definition
an internal representation of the rules, norms, adn behavioral expectations associated with roles
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classical conditioning
Definition
when two stimuli are paired so that the response to one becomes attached to another

-conditioned stimulus >> conditioned response

-unconditioned stimulus >> unconditioned response
Term
example of conditioned stimulus and consitioned response
Definition
clowning around >> feelings of worth
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example of unconditioned stimulus and unconditioned response
Definition
laughter >> happiness, self worth
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operant conditioning
Definition
reward power, giving rewards for good behavior and punishment for bad behavior , using reinforcement
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assertiveness
Definition
balanced, clearly stating what is expected without hurting others but being direct as not to get stepped on
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non assertiveness
Definition
door mat, getting stepped on by others
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aggressiveness
Definition
anger, hostility and stepping on others yourself because you were offended or mad
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closed episode
Definition
rules for proper behavior are well known in advance and govern the flow of interaction
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open episode
Definition
freedom to create new forms of interaction and to change episodes midway through conversation
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defined episode
Definition
considerd to be an open episode in which both parties are seeking closure or negotiation, can be creative like an open episode but still hass rules
--Romantic Dinner setting
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message strategies
Definition
direct request
hinting that you want something
bargaining
pregiving
deception
ingratiation
aversive stimulation
withdraw
threats
Term
implicit personality theory
Definition
certain personality traits cluster together with other traits

ex. hot, sexy, gorgeous or douche, liar, asshole
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cognitive dissonnance and ways we allow it
Definition
something that causes you to feel uneasy within cognition (e. I love animals but i own a leather bag), causes feelings of dissonance or unrest
-sparks action or justification to yourself through cognitive processes
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denial
Definition
total ignorance
(why does this even matter i have swag who gives a fuck)
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bostlering
Definition
rationalization
" I am actually doing something good because this is a quality bag and i wont have to consume and get another one for a long time)
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differentiating
Definition
well the bag might be leather but that cow was actually going to die anyway so its better to just use it and not waste it
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trancendence
Definition
this is so unimportantin the grand scheme of things really dont even worry
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gain social support
Definition
asking people do you like my bag to gain acceptance
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mindful
Definition
alert, alive, awake, critical engagement, thinking, awareness
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mindless
Definition
trapped in old patterns, routine, fail to attend to new information, rely on single perspectives
Term
essay
Persuasion vs Influence
Definition
Influence= any act of communication intended or not, that is capable of affecting attitudes or behaviors

persausion = active influence where goal is utilized by the persuader
Term
essay
Aggressiveness vs Assertiveness
Definition
aggressive = hostile, no awareness for others feelings or thoughts

assertive = thoughtful yet there is refusal to be stopped on or mistreated, acknowledgment of others
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