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EQ104 Ch 5
Interpersonal Comm Chapter 5
| definition | term |
|---|---|
| Ableism | Discrimination against people with disabilities. |
| Allness | The assumption that all can be known or said about a given person, issue, object or event. |
| Assertiveness | A willingness to stand up for your rights but with respect for the rights of others. |
| Ageist language | Language that discriminates based on the age of the person. |
| Ageism | Discrimination based on age, usually against older people. |
| Abstract terms | Words that refer to concepts and ideas; such as friendship, value, fear. |
| Connotation | The feeling or emotional aspect of a words meaning. |
| Confirmation | A communication pattern that acknowledges another person's presence and indicates an acceptance of that person |
| Denotation | The objective or descriptive aspect of a word's meaning; the definition. |
| Disconfirmation | The process by which someone ignores or denies the right of another individual. |
| Indiscrimination | Categorizing people, events or objects into a particular class and respond to them only as members of that class. |
| Heterosexist language | Language that defames lesbians and gay men. |
| Lie bias | The assumption that the person is most likely lying. |
| Lying | The act of sending messages with the intention of giving another person information you believe to be false. |
| Negative face strategies | Messages that recognizes a person's right to autonomy. |
| Politeness | Civility, consideration, refinement, respect, and regard for others as expressed verbally and nonverbally. |
| Polarization | A form of false reasoning in which only two extremes are considered (black/white, either/or) |
| Positive face strategies | Messages that compliment and praise another. |
| Rejection | A response to an individual that acknowledges the person but expresses disagreement. |
| Truth bias | The assumption most people operate under that the messages they hear are truthful. |
| Sexist language | Language derogatory to members of one gender, generally women. |
| Racist language | Language that denigrates, demeans, or is derogatory toward members of a particular ethnic group. |
| Verbal messages | Messages that are sent using words. |