COMMSTUD 102 Lecture 5: ComStudies Exam3 Notes GroupCommunication

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A group is composed of individuals with varying motivations,emotions,attachments,perspectives, and needs who come together to negotiate a framework for communication that permits collective action. The ideal size of a group is the minimum number of people needed to accomplish a task. Groups usually encompass aspects of all of the above. Networking - the communicative patterns a group develops and is active through. Initiation into the group; initial points of view and link to task at hand; small talk. Expression of differing points of view; debate ( constructing a well thought out argument. Collectivistic : a group when it is represented as one. Individualistic : individuals would want to stand out and be recognized. Ethnocentrism : the belief in the inherent superiority of one"s own background or beliefs. Jargon : is used in professional situations ( medical situations or in jobs ) Slang: tends to be used in social settings , short language within our peers.

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