Communications Theory Flashcards
Communications Theory:
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Key Terms for Communications Theory
Analogic Communication: Has little structure, but is rich in content such as a child’s kinetic family drawing.
Complementary Relationships: Based on differences that fit together.
Digital Communication: Verbal communication that is perceived and interpreted based on meaning.
Haptic (or, symbolic) Communication: Includes touch.
Kinesthetic Communication: Refers to body motion.
Metacommunication: Communicating about communication—communication that modifies, qualifies or even disqualifies a communication (this is frequently occurring in family therapy). Essentially, this is referring to the non-verbals going on in the room that have a profound impact on what is being said at the auditory level. This is directly related to the emphasis of tracking content AND process in family therapy.
Paralinguistic Communication: Includes tone, pace, and inflection.
Proxemics: Spatial relations.
Streptic Communication: Sounds (e.g. claps, whistles).
Symmetrical Relationships: Based on equality; the behavior of one mirrors that of the other.
