CMST 1150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ethnocentrism, Paralanguage, Teddy Bear
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Communication theory as a general term (a theory about communication: a term defined by earnest ormann used as an umbrella term . uses a social science methodology. Social science view of communication theories (know all characteristics and perspectives of interpretive point of view) Interpretive view of communication theories (know all characteristics and perspectives of interpretive point of view: subjectivity, seeks to create a particular outlook, a study of intent and motives, goals: to explain and critique. Communication theory as an area within the. Problems with casual human observation and explanation of communication behaviors. Research methods (know types and which ones used by communication theory area) Know the definition/conception of the following: perception- the active process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting people, objects, events, situations, and activities. We select certain things to notice, and then we organize and interpret what we have selectively noticed. Perception shapes our understanding of other"s communication and the choices we make in out own communication.
