Speech Class Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is self-concept?

What others expect of you

How you think and feel about yourself (correct)

How others perceive you

How much money you have

What does perception refer to?

How you look at others and the world around you

What are reflected appraisals?

Messages you get about yourself from others.

What is meant by scripts in communication?

The lines you are taught to say in certain situations. Signup and view all the answers

What are self-fulfilling prophecies?

Events or actions that occur because people have expected them out of you. Signup and view all the answers

What does social comparison involve?

Comparing yourself with others to see how you measure up. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-perception?

The way you see yourself. Signup and view all the answers

What does hyperpersonal refer to in the context of relationships?

Internet relationships that are more intimate than physical interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-awareness?

Knowledge of and trust in your own motives, emotions, preferences, and abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'map is not the territory' mean?

Your perception of reality is not reality itself; it is your own vision. Signup and view all the answers

What are psychological sets?

Expectations based on your perception. Signup and view all the answers

What are cognitive schemata?

Mental guidelines that supply impressions of the whole. Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive dissonance?

An uncomfortable feeling that motivates you to reduce it. Signup and view all the answers

What do deletions refer to?

Blotting out or erasing information due to limitations of physical senses. Signup and view all the answers

What are distortions in perception?

Twisting information out of shape by observing only a small part of the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are generalizations?

Drawing principles or conclusions from particular evidence or facts. Signup and view all the answers

What is implicit personality theory?

Constructing a picture of people's personalities based on qualities revealed by their behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does attribution refer to?

Devising explanations about other people's behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What are perceptual filters?

Limitations from the narrowed lens through which you view the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is objective reality?

The actual territory or external reality of everyone's experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a subjective view?

Your personal mental maps of the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive development?

The development of thinking and organizing systems of your brain. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggest?

The language you use influences the way you view and think about the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Semantic Triangle?

A triangle representing the relationship between symbol, thought, and referent. Signup and view all the answers

What is denotative meaning?

A word that stands for a concrete and emotionally neutral thing. Signup and view all the answers

What is connotative meaning?

Feelings or associations each individual has about a word. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'the ladder of abstraction' illustrate?

How we abstract through language classifications and categories. Signup and view all the answers

What is language environment made up of?

People, their purpose, rules of communication, and the actual talk used. Signup and view all the answers

What is ritual language?

Language that occurs in environments where a conventionalized response is expected. Signup and view all the answers

What is a euphemism?

An inoffensive word or phrase substituted for something unpleasant. Signup and view all the answers

What does doublespeak refer to?

Words deliberately constructed for political purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is racist language?

Describing majority groups positively and minority groups negatively. Signup and view all the answers

What is sexist language?

Language that unintentionally excludes a gender. Signup and view all the answers

What is ableist language?

Language that discriminates against individuals with disabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Self-Concept and Perception

Self-concept: Refers to how individuals perceive and feel about themselves, influencing behavior and self-esteem.
Perception: Encompasses the way individuals view others and their surroundings, affecting communication and interaction.

Evaluating Self through Others

Reflected appraisals: Feedback from others that shapes self-image and personal beliefs.
Social comparison: The process of comparing oneself to others to evaluate personal worth and abilities.

Understanding Scripts and Prophecies

Scripts: Predefined dialogues or behaviors taught in social interactions, such as always saying thank you.
Self-fulfilling prophecies: Events predicted by one’s own beliefs or expectations, such as maintaining relationships with high school sweethearts.

Self-Perception and Awareness

Self-perception: How individuals view themselves, impacting self-esteem and personal growth.
Self-awareness: Knowledge and trust in one’s own emotions, motives, and abilities, essential for effective communication.

The Nature of Reality and Cognition

Map is not the territory: A metaphor highlighting that personal perception is subjective and may differ from objective reality.
Psychological sets: Expectations that arise from personal perception, influencing reactions and decisions.
Cognitive schemata: Mental frameworks that help categorize and process information rather than storing specific details.

Cognitive Dissonance and Filters

Cognitive dissonance: An uncomfortable state arising from contradictory beliefs, motivating individuals to seek resolution.
Perceptual filters: Limitations experienced due to individual perspectives, affecting interpretations of information.

Language Influence and Interpretation

Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: Suggests that language influences thoughts and perceptions of reality.
Denotative meaning: The literal, neutral definition of a word, such as “mailbox.”
Connotative meaning: The emotional associations tied to a word, differing by individual experiences.

Abstract Concepts and Communication

The ladder of abstraction: A model that illustrates how communication varies from concrete terms to abstract concepts.
Language environment: Composed of people, their objectives, communication rules, and language used in context.

Rituals and Euphemisms

Ritual language: Language used in contexts where specific responses are expected, reinforcing social norms.
Euphemism: Softening language to avoid unpleasant connotations; substitutes for harsher terms.

Political and Discriminatory Language

Doublespeak: Language crafted to obscure meaning for political advantage.
Racist language: Describes majority groups positively while negatively portraying minority groups.
Sexist language: Language that, while intended to be inclusive, may inadvertently exclude a gender.
Ableist language: Language that discriminates against individuals with disabilities, affecting perception and interaction.

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Test your knowledge on key vocabulary used in Speech class with these flashcards. Each card presents a word along with its definition, helping you to understand essential concepts related to self-concept, perception, and communication. Perfect for students looking to improve their grasp of speech-related terms!