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Introduction to Communication Worksheet

Paragraph Questions

Answer the following questions in your own words. Each response must be written as an academic paragraph of at least 150 words. Be clear and concise and provide explanations for your answers. Format your sources consistent with APA guidelines.

1. According to Introducing Communication Theory (2010), what is the definition of communication? What does communication mean to you personally? Provide an example.
Communication is a social process in which individual employ symbols to establish and interpret meaning in their environment . To me communication mean that we interact with one another in a certain form , whether it is in person , on the telephone or in a letter

2. Describe the differences between linear, interactions, and transactional communication. The linear model entails only a one way form of communication in that a message is sent and the receiver receives it. +his is a one dimensional form of communication. An interactions model pro"ides not only the message sent) but also message received and replied to by the receiver to the sender. A transactional model entails not only the sending and receiving of messages) but also the inclusion of nonverbal communications.

3. Why is communication critical to developing self-concept? Provide an example of how communication has helped you to develop your self-concept. Finding out who you are: is extremely critical in how you will conduct yourself as a confident productive member of society. If you are social and communicate well as a child you are more likely to be social and a good communicator as an adult. Failure to provide our children with the necessary tools to become self aware and have a good self concept for themselves begins with how we communicate with them and teach them how to communicate with others.

Myth or Reality?

Identify whether each of the following sentences is a myth or a reality. Explain your answers.

1. You communicate only when you consciously and deliberately choose to communicate.
Myth or Reality I feel you communicate all the tome whether consciously or subconsciously

2. Words do not mean the same things to the listener as they do to the speaker.
Myth or Reality I feel that everyone say words in their own way . I believe everyone has the same meaning .

3. You communicate primarily with words.
Myth or Reality There are many forms of communications that have nothing to do with words .

4. Nonverbal communication is not perceived solely through sight.
Myth or Reality You can communicate through your five sense as well

5. Communication is not a one-way activity.
Myth or Reality I feel that communicate can be in activity way . whether you send a message. you communicating either way .

6. The message you send is identical to the message received by the listener.
Myth or Reality No , because people can delivery any message differently .

7. You can never give someone too much information.
Myth or Reality You can send them information overload , bored them to death because you not stop talking about anything .

Matching

Match the seven contexts of communication with the appropriate definition by placing the letter of the definition in the blank.

1. G Interpersonal
a. Communication within and among large, extended environments

2. E Interpersonal
b. Communication between and among members of different cultural backgrounds

3. C Group

c. Communication with a group of people
4. F Public/Rhetorical

d. Communication to a large group of listeners

5. A Organizational
e. Communication with oneself

6. B Intercultural
f. Communication to a very large audience through mediated forms

7. D Mass
g. Face-to-face communication between people

Communication Theories

Match the communication theories with their descriptions by placing the letter of the description in the blank.

1. C_ Social penetration theory

2. F____ Communication accommodation theory

3. D____ Spiral of silence theory

4. A____ Relational dialectics theory 5. G____ Rhetoric/dramatise/narrative paradigm

6. B____ Muted group theory

7. H_____ Communication privacy management theory

8. I_____ Organizational culture theory

9. J_____ Agenda-setting theory 10. K_____ Face-negotiation theory

11. E_____ Organizational information theory

12. L_____ Symbolic interaction theory

13. O_____ Cognitive dissonance theory

14. N_____ Expectancy violations theory

15. M_____ Group think

A. Explains why parties to communication experience conflicting pulls that cause relationships to be in a constant state of flux. The closer individuals become to one another, the more conflict arises to pull them apart.

B. Explains why certain groups in society are muted, which means they are either silent or not heard

C. Explains why, as relationships develop, communication moves from less intimate levels to more intimate, more personal levels

D. Explains why people tend to remain silent when they think their views are in the minority

E. Explains how organizations make sense of the information that is essential for their existence

F. Explains some of the reasons for changes to speech as individuals attempt to emphasize or minimize the social differences between themselves and their interlocutors

G. Explains that people are essentially storytellers who make decisions on the basis of good reasons. History, biography, culture, and character determine what people consider good reasons.

H. Explains the process that people use to manage the relationship between concealing and revealing private information

I. Explains meanings for routine organizational events, thereby reducing the amount of cognitive processing and energy members need to expend throughout the day

J. Explains that mass media has a major influence on audiences by choosing what stories are newsworthy and how much prominence and space to give them

K. Explains how different cultures manage conflict and communication. The theory explains that the root of conflict is based on identity management on individual and cultural levels.

L. Explains how individuals act toward things on the basis of the meanings they assign to them. The meaning comes from the social interaction individuals have with others and with society.

M. Explains the tendency for individuals to seek consistency among their cognition's, such as beliefs and opinions. When there is an inconsistency between attitudes or behaviors (dissonance), something must change to eliminate the dissonance. In the case of a discrepancy between attitudes and behavior, it is most likely that the attitude will change to accommodate the behavior.

N. Explains how people have expectations about the nonverbal behaviors of others. Violations of these expectations may trigger a change in the perception of exchange—either positively or negatively, depending on the relationship.

O. Explains how individuals may withhold their opposing opinions to promote cohesiveness. Individuals may also withhold their opposing opinions because they fear rejection by the group.

Communication Theories and Contexts

Match the communication theories to their contexts by placing the letter of the context in the blank. Note. Letters may be used more than once.

A. Interpersonal
B. Interpersonal
C. Group
D. Organizational
E. Public
F. Intercultural
G. Mass

1. F Social penetration theory

2. B Communication accommodation theory

3. G Spiral of silence theory

4. F Relational dialectics theory

5. E Rhetoric/dramatism/narrative paradigm

6. B Muted group theory

7. F Communication privacy management theory

8. D Organizational culture theory

9. G Agenda-setting theory

10. B Face-negotiation theory

11. D Organizational information theory

12. A Symbolic interaction theory

13. A Cognitive dissonance theory

14. A Expectancy violation theory