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Unit 2 Study Guide
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Communication
Undergraduate 2
10/04/2009

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Denotative Meanings
Definition
Dictionary Definition of a word.
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Connotative Meanings
Definition
The definition we give a word based on the feeling it gives us.
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Concrete Meaning
Definition
Words we experience through our senses. Such as DOG, CAT, CAR
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Abstract meaning
Definition
Things we cannot experience through senses. Happiness, Faith, Justice, Freedom
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Slang And Jargon obscure meaning because?
Definition
Obscure meaning because it secludes people who may not understand what you are talking about.
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Bypassing
Definition
Anytime the meaning of a message intended by the sender, is misunderstood by the receiver.
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Polarization
Definition
Something is either GOOD or BAD, RIght Or Wrong. When in reality things could be in the middle.
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Sexist Language
Definition
Language that excludes a specific gender based on only referring to one sex.
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Can we reduce the frequency of Bypassing?
Definition
Yes, be person minded, not word minded. Paraphrase your message you are getting from others, be approachable and sensitive to contexts.
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Using Accurate language.
Definition
Being accurate is key to getting your message across correctly. A newspaper add with two many compressed words could be misunderstood.
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Describe and recognize an example of the 6 non verbal communication
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Facial Expression - Giving a crazy look, posture, etc. Someone dresses trashy may look poor.
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Kenesics
Definition
Body Language, Any movement of the face or body
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Haptics
Definition
Touch, or Tactile. Any communication through touching. Pat on Sholder
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Proxenics
Definition
Study of the use of Space and distance between people. Personal Space during communication
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para language/vocalics
Definition
The way we vocalize or say words we speak. Crying for example.
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Silence/Vocal Pause
Definition
Extended periods of silence during communication
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artifact
Definition
necklace, anything that speaks info about a person. Glasses
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3 reasons we have trouble interpreting non verbal communication.
Definition
Non Verbal has multiple meanings, cues are independent and are subtle
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Self Monitoring
Definition
Is being aware of and controlling your non verbal communication.
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Four functions of listening
Definition
To obtain info, to evaluate, listening with empathy, listening for enjoyment.
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Listening barriers
Definition
Finding someone uninteresting, judging the speaker and not message, focusing on details and not big picture, failing to adjust to distraction, faking attention
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