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Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 1 Glossary
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Communication
Undergraduate 1
06/17/2013

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Channel
Definition
The medium through which a communication passes e.g verbal, written, etc.
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Chronemics
Definition
The study of how one's culture affects time management and the resulting effect in nonverbal communication. Two types monochromatic and polychromatic.
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Co-culture
Definition
People who are part of one culture, but live and practice another culture in addition to their own.
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Cognitive complexity
Definition
The ability to look at an issue from several standpoints, to see several possibilities to explain an action. Viewing issues this way can lead to more understanding instead of incorrect 0lmisdirected feelings.
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Communication
Definition
Communication is a process of transferring information from one entity to another.
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Communication competence
Definition
Communication that is effective and appropriate which reaches its goal and satisfies all parties involved.
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Content dimension
Definition
1. The specific information that needs to be communicated.
2.The specific part of the message that you want to the receiver to understand.
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Decode
Definition
The process the receiver uses to perceive the information being sent.
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Disinhibition
Definition
The tendency to transmit messages without considering their consequences. (occurs more frequently in mediated communication.)
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Dyad
Definition
Two individuals communicating. (The interaction may or may not be interpersonal in nature.)
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Encode
Definition
The process of putting thoughts into symbols. (Most commonly words.)
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Environment
Definition
The field of experiences that leads a person to make sense of another’s behavior. (Environments consist of physical characteristics, personal experiences, relational history, and cultural background.)
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Impersonal communication
Definition
1.A type of communication or interaction that is based specifically on social roles
2. A manner of communication is informal and superficial
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Instrumental goals
Definition
Goals aimed at getting others to behave in desired ways.
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Interpersonal communication
Definition
1. Communication (usually face-to-face) between two individuals. (Quantitative)
2. A type of communication between people who share lots of information which is unique to that relationship.
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Linear communication model
Definition
An older definition of communication described as a one-way event in which a message flows from sender to receiver.
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Mediated communication
Definition
Communication via technological channels such as email, chat rooms, texting, and instant messaging.
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Message
Definition
Information sent from a sender to a receiver
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Noise
Definition
Disruptions in the flow of communication. (Can be external, physiological, and psychological)
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Receiver
Definition
The person to whom the message is being given.
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Relational dimension
Definition
Expresses how to sender feels about the receiver(s)
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Richness
Definition
Nonverbal cues which adds clarity to a message.
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Sender
Definition
The creator of a message.
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Transactional communication model
Definition
The simultaneous sending and receiving of messages in an ongoing, irreversible process.
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