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Deven Pompey-Lomax
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.
According to Introducing Communication Theory (2010), what is the definition of communication? What does communication mean to you personally? Provide an example. Definition: Communication is a social process in which individuals use symbols to establish and interpret meaning in their environment. (Introducing Communication Theory, Ch.
1, p.5, par 1)
Communication is the way we interact with with one another, whether the form of communication is in person, on the phone, on social media or in written form. Communication is a key fundamental that leads to interpersonal relationships. For example incomplete or inaccurate patient records and communication breakdowns can have serious consequences for the medical office and its patients. One vital piece of information not communicated can have disastrous results. Although some mishaps are unavoidable, effective communication can result in better outcomes for patients and the overall success of the medical office.
In order for the relationship to survive, communication must be open. Communication is not only vital to personal relationships but also in business aspects as well. Things may go horribly wrong if there is a breakdown in communication. If parties are not willing to communicate effectively they will stand as two separate entities, showing their inability to communicate. Describe the differences between linear, interactional, and transactional communication.
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The linear model entails only a one way form of communication in that a message is sent and the receiver receives it. This is a one dimensional form of communication. An interactional model provides 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 non verbal communications.
The linear model entails only a one way form of communication in that a message is sent and the receiver receives it. This is a one dimensional form of communication. An interactional model provides 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 non verbal communications.
Linear model of communication one-way view of communication that assumes a message is sent by a source to a receiver through a channel source originator or transmitter of message. Message-words, sounds, actions,or gestures in an interaction. Receiver-recipient of message channel pathway to communication noise distortion in channel not intended by the source. Semantic noise-linguistic influences on reception of message.Physical (external) noise-bodily influences on reception of message psychological noise cognitive influences on reception of message. (Introducing Communication Theory, p. 10, notes)
Interactional model of communication - view of communication as sharing of meaning with feedback linking source and receiver. Feedback- communication given to the source by the receiver to indicate understanding. Meaning (Introducing Communication Theory, p. 11, notes)
Transactional model of communication - view of communication as the simultaneous sending and receiving of messages.
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.Parents and educators should teach children to have respect in all forms of their communications and to expect that same respect in return. The decisions they make will affect how they choose to communication or if they choose to communicate at all.
Personally I have had to overcome many obstacles in my life, had I not had a voice, whether it be verbal or written forms of communication, I may never have come to the place in life that I am now and may have just given up years ago.However, I persevered and strived with determination to effectively communicate my ideas and voice my concerns that can be understood in my forms of communication.
Myth or Reality?
Identify whether each of the following sentences is a myth or a reality. Explain your answers.
You communicate only when you consciously and deliberately choose to communicate.
Myth or Reality
Myth: I believe that we communicate all the time whether consciously or subconsciously.
Words do not mean the same things to the listener as they do to the speaker.
Myth or Reality
Reality: I feel that everyone interprets words in their own way. I do not think that everything has the same meaning to everyone.
You communicate primarily with words.
Myth or Reality
Myth: There are many forms of communications that have nothing to do with words. FOr example gestures that we make with our bodies.
Nonverbal communication is not perceived solely through sight.
Myth or Reality
Reality: We can communicate through sound, touch and taste as well.
Communication is not a one-way activity.
Myth or Reality
Reality: I believe that communication can be an any-way activity. Whether you receive a message, send a message or are talking to yourself. You are communicating either one way or many ways to convey a clear message.
The message you send is identical to the message received by the listener.
Myth or Reality
Myth: No, because just like with words that are spoken, people interpret messages differently. I love you for example could be received and acknowledged by the receiver, but

not accepted because the receiver may not feel the same way.
You can never give someone too much information.
Myth or Reality
Myth: You can actually, you can send someone into information overload, bore them to death or make them angry because you will not stop talking.
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Matching
Match the seven contexts of communication with the appropriate definition by placing the letter of the definition in the blank:
1. G Interpersonal
2. E Intrapersonal
3. C Group
4. F Public/Rhetorical
5. A Organizational
6. B Intercultural
7. D Mass

A. Communication within and among large, extended environments.
B. Communication between and among members of different cultural backgrounds.
C. Communication with a group of people.
D. Communication to a large group of listeners.
E. Communication with oneself.
F. Communication to a very large audience through mediated forms.
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. I

Social penetration theory

2. F

Communication accommodation theory

3. D

Spiral of silence theory

4. C Relational dialectics theory
5. M

Rhetoric/dramatism/narrative paradigm

6. B Muted group theory
7. H

Communication privacy management theory

8. E

Organizational culture theory

9. J

Agenda-setting theory

10. M Face-negotiation theory
11. K Organizational information theory
12. G Symbolic interaction theory
13. O Cognitive dissonance theory
14. A Expectancy violations theory
15. N Groupthink
Communication Theories and Contexts
B

Social penetration theory

F

Communication accommodation theory

G

Spiral of silence theory

A

Relational dialectics theory

C

Rhetoric/dramatism/narrative paradigm

E

Muted group theory

A

Communication privacy management theory

D

Organizational culture theory