CMN 10V Exam 1: Key Concept Definitions
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The recognition that cultures vary in thought/action/behavior/beliefs/values;
NOT moral relativism.
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1 Communication 2 Ethics
3 Cultural relativism 4 Meaning
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Communication A process where people use symbols to share and
understand meanings.
Content Level of Meaning The literal information in a message.
Feedback A verbal or nonverbal response to a message, first
introduced in interactive communication models.
, Homeostasis The body's way of keeping balance, even though it
can't hold it perfectly.
Meaning The importance or message we see in something.
Noise Anything that disrupts communication, like
background sounds or mental distractions.
Openness How much a system influences and is influenced by
its environment.
Process An ongoing activity with no clear start or end, like
communication.
Relationship Level Meaning The part of communication that shows how the
speakers relate to each other.
Symbol Arbitrary, vague, and abstract representations of
things. They form the basis of language, nonverbal
behavior, and human thinking.
System A group of connected parts that influence each
other. Communication is part of this system.
Critical research A way of studying that seeks to identify and
challenge harmful communication practices that
oppress or marginalize people.
Ethics A part of philosophy focused on what actions are
good or right. Ethical questions arise in all areas of
communication.
Ethos A form of proof that relies on the speaker's
credibility, including their trustworthiness, expertise,
and goodwill.
Interpersonal communication Communication between people, sometimes in close
relationships such as friendship and romance.
(Chapters 1-10) – Questions & Complete Solutions
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Practice questions for this set
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The recognition that cultures vary in thought/action/behavior/beliefs/values;
NOT moral relativism.
Choose an answer
1 Communication 2 Ethics
3 Cultural relativism 4 Meaning
Don't know?
Terms in this set (135)
Communication A process where people use symbols to share and
understand meanings.
Content Level of Meaning The literal information in a message.
Feedback A verbal or nonverbal response to a message, first
introduced in interactive communication models.
, Homeostasis The body's way of keeping balance, even though it
can't hold it perfectly.
Meaning The importance or message we see in something.
Noise Anything that disrupts communication, like
background sounds or mental distractions.
Openness How much a system influences and is influenced by
its environment.
Process An ongoing activity with no clear start or end, like
communication.
Relationship Level Meaning The part of communication that shows how the
speakers relate to each other.
Symbol Arbitrary, vague, and abstract representations of
things. They form the basis of language, nonverbal
behavior, and human thinking.
System A group of connected parts that influence each
other. Communication is part of this system.
Critical research A way of studying that seeks to identify and
challenge harmful communication practices that
oppress or marginalize people.
Ethics A part of philosophy focused on what actions are
good or right. Ethical questions arise in all areas of
communication.
Ethos A form of proof that relies on the speaker's
credibility, including their trustworthiness, expertise,
and goodwill.
Interpersonal communication Communication between people, sometimes in close
relationships such as friendship and romance.
