HLSC 2030U Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Disclose, Assertiveness, Jargon
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Words are symbols: referents things a symbol represents, thought the mental process of creating a category, idea, or image triggered by a referent or symbol. Words are denotative (restrictive or literal meaning) and connotative (personal and subjective meaning) Words are concrete and abstract (a continuum transportation vs. car) Words are arbitrary: onomatopoeia words that imitate a sound. Words influence thoughts indigenous peoples not indians. Words influence actions for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. Words shape and reflect culture the words we use and listen to affect our worldview (shell shock vs. ptsd; rowdy vs. adhd. Words affect the quality of our relationships chris and i. Be aware of missed meaning bypassing. Be clear and precise in the words you choose malapropisms (subscription vs. prescription) Be specific and avoid overgeneralizations - restricted code (textisms) or jargon or allness statements. Be aware of polarizing extremes you"re either with us or against us.
