COMM 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Stress Management, Communication, Cultural Identity
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Communication: the process by which we use symbols, signs, and behaviors to exchange information. Functional perspective of communication: examines ho(cid:449) our (cid:272)o(cid:373)(cid:373)u(cid:374)i(cid:272)atio(cid:374) helps (cid:894)or does(cid:374)"t help(cid:895) us a(cid:272)(cid:272)o(cid:373)plish our goals i(cid:374) personal, group, organizational, public, or technologically mediated situations. Affiliation: the feeling of connectedness you have with others. All (cid:272)o(cid:373)(cid:373)u(cid:374)i(cid:272)atio(cid:374) (cid:862)(cid:449)orks(cid:863) (cid:894)or (cid:374)ot(cid:895) (cid:449)ithi(cid:374) the (cid:272)o(cid:374)te(cid:454)t of relationships the interconnections between two or more people. Relationships also involve interdependence, meaning that what we do affects others and what others do affects us. The ability of one person, group, or organization to influence others and the way in which their interactions are conducted is called control. Communication relies on the use of symbols arbitrary constructions (usually language or behaviors) that refer to objects: people, things, and ideas. The stronger the connection is between symbol and object, the clearer the intended meaning, and vice versa. A code is a set of symbols that are joined to create a meaningful message.
