COM110 Chapter One Review Flashcard

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What is the process of interpreting words and behaviors to make sense of messages we receive from others called?

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Decoding

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What is a key component of developing effective communication skills?

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Setting goals and plans

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What is the process of creating messages that convey our meanings and goals by selecting words and behaviors?

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Encoding

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What is the primary purpose of interpersonal communication?

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To express and interpret messages, create shared meaning and achieve social goals, manage personal identities and carry out relationships.

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How does interpersonal communication help in achieving social goals?

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By coordinating messages

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What is a "Canned Plan" in communication?

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A learned communication strategy for a specific type of situation

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What is the primary focus of interaction coordination in conversations?

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To adjust behaviors to that of the other

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What is the primary purpose of scripts in communication?

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To carry out a plan

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What is meant by "Communication Context"?

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The set of background conditions surrounding an interaction

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What does the "Social Context" in communication primarily refer to?

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The type and closeness of the relationship