CO 1013 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Interaction Model, Collectivism, Uncertainty Reduction Theory
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Sender: encode message through a channel receiver: decode (noise: two people involved, two types of noise. Sender: encode message through a channel receiver: decode. Context: adds context (setting or previous interaction) Sender/receiver: encode message through a channel receiver/sender: decode. Feedback : adds conversation in both directions simultaneously (noise) (noise) Arbitrary: no real, meaningful connection, meaning comes from how people use it. Mutual interests or characteristics other than national citizenship. Collectivistic: people do(cid:374)"t (cid:449)a(cid:374)t to sta(cid:374)d out. Low-power distance: close to people of power. High power distance: used to great distance between people with power and the subordinates. Masculine: very defined roles of genders. Feminine: position of genders is based on skills not pre-designed roles. Monochronic: very punctual, sees time as valuable. Polychronic: more fluid and relaxed, relationships are more important than being on time. Uncertainty avoidance: deals with comfort level of ambiguity, high- want to avoid it, low- more comfortable with questions. We extend this to our loved ones too.
