The Amount of Information That Can Be Transmitted During a Communication

question 60

Short Answer

The amount of information that can be transmitted during a communication episode is known as _____.

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

A cognitive process where individuals assign identical attributes to all members of a group, regardless of the actual variation among the members.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in group settings where individuals reduce their effort because they believe other members of the group will compensate.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Making Attributions

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others by assigning causes to these behaviors.