Assumptions - Answer relfects culture and the philosphy of the users of the lang
Not every form of comm has them but every lang does
Symbolic and arbitrary - Answer the users decide on meaning. Saussure-
semiotics-meaning from symbols. Signifier- symbols-dog. Signified-concept-
(picture of dog)...
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Assumptions - Answer relfects culture and the philosphy of the users of the lang
Not every form of comm has them but every lang does
Symbolic and arbitrary - Answer the users decide on meaning. Saussure-
semiotics-meaning from symbols. Signifier- symbols-dog. Signified-concept-
(picture of dog). Referent - object.
Varying levels of abstractions - Answer concert, vague/general
Words don't "mean" people do - Answer meaning is personal/subjective
Sapir- whorf hypothesis(3) - Answer - Our perceptions of reality are shaped by our
thoughts
Use operational definitons - Answer term used in social science, percise
definition- measurable terms.
Interpersonal communication - Answer between 2 or more people chapter 1
, interpersonal relationships: - Answer associaton between 2 or more mutually
aware people who interact in consistent patterens over time
Content of the message - Answer information in message (verbal)
Relational - Answer guides interpretaitional of re content - power
metacommunication - commuication about communication (verbal or non
verbal)
3. Control- power- responsibilty - Answer A.symmetrical-alike- equal
B.complementary- opposites- but each person has quatilies the other lacks but
admires - balance power
C.metacomplementary- extream opposite and unbalanced - most potential for
problems
Stages in relationships - Answer A. Altman and taylor (2): social penetration
theory, if you want to understand if a relationship is developing or deterating-
examine the exchange of intimate information (depth/breadth)
B. Knapps 10 stages- 5 developing stages
1. Initiating- make initail contact
2. Experimenting- tentative exptoration- "small talk"
3. Intensifying- recognize the relationship- develop expectations
4. Integrating- mirror each other
5. Bonding- commitment- public
6-10 deteriorating
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