Communicate!

7 Foundations of Speech Communication terms

All definitions from the textbook as we go through it.

canned plan
a “mental library” of scripts each of us draws from to create messages based on what worked in the past
communication
the process through which we express, interpret, and coordinate messages with others
decoding
the process of interpreting another’s message
encoding
the process of putting our thoughts and feelings into words and nonverbal behaviors
feedback
responses to messages
messages
the verbal utterances, visual images, and nonverbal behaviors used to convey thoughts and feelings
script
an actual text of what to say and do in a specific situation