CCI 150 Exam 3
Define the communication studies major: - ANS-once called speech communication, not
a media major: types of specialization interpersonal & organizational
Define Non-Mediated Communication - ANS-refers to direct, face-to-face
communication between individuals or groups without the involvement of any
intermediary or technology
Define Intrapersonal - ANS-means "within" like intramural, sometimes a prelude to what
we say, talking to yourself
Define Interpersonal - ANS-one-to-one or very small groups, usually continuing &
interdependent
Define Interviewing - ANS-Q&A, learn what others know
Define a small group - ANS-usually 5-10 people, size of group can effect efficiency
Define public speaking - ANS-speaking to small or large audience, less opportunity for
feedback
Define computer-mediated - ANS-a contemporary phenomenon, rules of etiquette
(emails, blogs, chats, websites, social media)
Define mass communication - ANS-through a medium, least opportunity for feedback,
time delay for feedback
What are the two coding systems used in human communication? - ANS-verbal &
nonverbal
What does coding mean? - ANS-taking an idea in your head and converting it to make
someone understand
Who codes and who decodes? - ANS-the source of the message encodes it and the
receivers of the message decode it
Why does context matter in communication? - ANS-provides the framework and
backdrop that shape how messages are perceived, understood, and interpreted
, Define physical - ANS-external
Define physiological - ANS-internal
Define psychological - ANS-mental
Define semantic - ANS-coding problems
Define Temporal - ANS-time
Explain the Shannon and Weaver communication model - ANS-decision to
communicate, encoding, transmission, reception, decoding, internalization
Define sources - ANS-the person who encodes the message
Define receivers - ANS-the person who decodes the message
What does the term noise mean in this chapter? - ANS-sometimes called filters
What is amplification, as it relates to human communication? - ANS-some messages
seem "louder" than others
What can cause amplification? - ANS-status of sender, celebrities, replication of
message
What did you learn in class about listening? - ANS-is the most important part of human
communication
How did the Kennedy-Nixon debate in 1960 affect the American public's understanding
of nonverbal communication? Why? What happened? - ANS-made the public more
aware bc it was first ever televised debate
Define Appearance - ANS-even babies notice, humans are hardwired to notice, race,
general attractiveness
Define Face/Eyes - ANS-our gaze sends messages, duration of eye contact, direction,
wideness or narrowness, seeks feedback, opening communication, signaling the nature
of relationship, lessening physical distance
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