COMM 2381 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Paralanguage, Kinesics, Diaphragmatic Breathing
2 Mar 2017
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Your personal evaluations of/reaction to internal and external stimuli. Messages sent and received within the same individual. Talking to self (mental or aloud: involves body image, one"s perception of being separate from environment, sense of separation develops around age one, subconscious feelings can appear without identification of the cause, conscious feelings accompanied by physiological change. Eg. fear and increased heart rate: 4 aspects of the self . Habitual: repetitive behavior; occurs automatically, does not require conscious awareness, some habits affect communication interactions. Eg. habitual misuse of language; annoying gestures and mannerisms. Public/private self (what is revealed to other people: johari"s window (image 1) Eg. friendships have larger open area: self concept. Self esteem: how pleased you are with your perceived image of self: perceived self: true you , your strengths and weaknesses, desired self: person you aspire to be, presenting self: public persona (you on exhibit) Developmental theories: reflected appraisal theory (morris rosenberg)
