CMST 2010 Chapter : CH 1 3 Notes Exam 1
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Interpersonal communication the transactional process of creativng shared meaning between two people with the goal of common understanding. Every relationship we try to create a shared understanding/meaning. 4 perspectives of interpersonal communication: situational face to face (f2f, number of communicators 2, proximity close, sensory channels all available, context of communication f2f. Interactional how our communication behaviors are influenced by others: symmetrical responding the same, complimentary interactions that complement one another (ex. Entertainment, get more money, etc: planning think about what you"ll say, action what you finally do, primary goals what do i want to get done, secondary goals examples in book. Self-concept relatively stable set of perceptions one hold about him/herself. Self-esteem how you feel about your self-concept. Self-regulation choices that we make about revealing out self-concept and self-esteem; hide or highlight. Public self- presenting self the self that we want other people to see. Inner/private self who we truly are and how we truly view things.
