Explain Various Categorization of Way of Communication Physiology Flashcards

Can you explain various categorizations of communication? These flashcards can help. Physiology is the state of the human body and mind, and the physiological conditions determine interaction. Emotional trauma, shock, denial, and certain mentalities can prevent the brain from perceiving many thoughts during that time. In these situations, perception and alertness toward the message become very low. Read and study these flashcards, and you will be able to take the test.

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Intrapersonal communication
Two people interact simultaneously and attempt to mutually influence each other
Impersonal Communication
To treat someone as though they are an object as opposed to who they are as a person
Short term initial attraction
The degree to which you sense a potential for developing intrapersonal relationships
Long term maintenance attraction
A sustainable relationship like best friends, marriages, or committed partnering.
Similarity attraction
Those whose personality, values, upbringing, experiences and attitude are similar to yours
Physical attraction
The degree to which we find a persons physical self appealing
Sexual attraction
The desire to engage in sexual activity with someone
Proximity attraction
We are attracted to people who are closer to us rather than farther away
Complementary attraction
Ability and needs such as organized vs disorganized
Uncertainty reduction theory
How we use information as we endeavor to reduce our uncertainty, especially as it relates to communicating with people
Passive strategies to reduce uncertainty
Seek more information (scope out the situation as it presents itself) in order to reduce uncertainty
Active strategies to reduce uncertainty
Perception checking or getting information from a third party
Interactive strategy
Going directly over to the person and engaging in conversation
Reciprocity
When we disclose information about ourselves, we expect a similar form of information from others in risk or depth
Level of intimacy vs level of self disclosure
The level of intimacy should be linear with the amount of self disclosure as a relationship matures