Questions and Answers
What is the main difference between communication and language?
What percentage of our communication is generally attributed to facial expressions and other non-verbal cues?
Which of the following best defines the term 'signified'?
What role does augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) play in language?
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What is semantics concerned with?
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How does intercultural communication become increasingly important?
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In the context of language, which statement is incorrect?
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What action best describes a 'signifier'?
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Which of the following best describes proxemics in communication?
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What does 'high context' communication typically involve?
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Which of these is NOT one of the three skills of social communication?
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Grice's maxim of quantity indicates that contributions in conversation should be:
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Which statement best characterizes 'pragmatics' in communication?
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Which of the following disorders is associated with deficits in social communication?
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Using language for greeting, informing, and promising are examples of which aspect of communication?
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The use of gestures to express ideas or feelings falls under which category of communication?
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Study Notes
Language and Communication Definitions
- Language is a system of patterns and symbols for communication, encompassing spoken, written, and signed systems.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supplements spoken language for some individuals.
- Unique to humans, language allows for infinite communication possibilities, with specialized speech organs for its use.
Distinction Between Communication and Language
- Communication encompasses a variety of forms such as movements, gestures, vocalizations, verbalizations, signs, pictures, objects, symbols, printed words, and AAC outputs.
- Language specifically represents the world and facilitates the transfer of information, acting as one form of communication.
- Human communication is an active exchange of information that distinguishes living beings from non-living elements in nature.
Communication Structure
- Signs represent something else, such as bird calls or words.
- Signifier is what stands for another thing (e.g., a word for an object).
- Signified refers to the real-world entity represented by the sign.
- Semantics is the study of signs.
Body Language and Intercultural Communication
- Communication sources: Meaning of words (7%), tone of voice (38%), facial expressions and non-verbal cues (55%).
- Intercultural communication is crucial as different cultural groups interact more frequently, necessitating cultural awareness.
Key Concepts in Communication
- Proxemics: Use of space in communication (e.g., private rooms vs. communal spaces).
- Gaze: Importance of eye contact.
- Kinesics: Body motions and gestures enhance communication.
- Haptics: Use of touch during conversations.
- High/low context: Differentiating between direct and indirect communication styles.
Skills of Social Communication
- Adapting language for various purposes and audiences (e.g., different approaches for children vs. adults).
- Providing additional information for topics unfamiliar to the listener.
- Adhering to conversational norms, including turn-taking and expressing oneself clearly.
- Non-verbal cues, like facial expressions and eye contact, are vital in communication.
Pillars of Social Communication
- Social interactions occur between individuals and require skills such as attachment, emotional understanding, and conflict resolution.
- Social understanding involves recognizing both one’s and others’ thoughts and intentions, facilitating flexible interactions.
- Pragmatics includes the rules governing conversational and social conduct, relevant in verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Language processing is critical for comprehending and generating language.
Grice’s Maxims of Communication
- Quantity: Contributions should be as informative as necessary.
- Quality: Contributions should be truthful and evidence-based.
- Relation: Contributions must be relevant.
- Manner: Contributions should be clear, orderly, and concise.
Social Communication Disorders
- Defined by deficits in social interactions, understanding, pragmatics, and language processing.
- Associated with conditions like intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, and dementia.
Speech
- Speech refers to the articulation of sounds and words, forming a fundamental aspect of verbal communication.
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Test your understanding of key terms and definitions related to language and communication in this first unit. This quiz covers essential concepts including spoken, written, and signed communication systems, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. Enhance your knowledge about the unique nature of human language.
