COMM 110 Lecture 2: COMM Chapter 2
29 Aug 2016
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Self-esteem: what you think you are worth. Facework: how you present a positive image to others. 5 ways your self-concept develops: a) interactions with individuals. Looking-glass self: how you think others see you. The power of compliments and criticisms (very powerful communication technique that can shape oneself), (compliment makes the other people like you better) More effective if the compliment is repeated. Come from someone credible: b) attachment style. Secure attachment style- these are the people who give and accept love freely. Anxious attachment style- these are the people that are something really clingy and suddenly become distant to you. Avoidant attachment style- these are the people that build up the wall around them and it"s hard to get close to them. 1 out of 4 people will change their attachment style by: Getting into a long term relationship with a person who has a different attachment style. Being mindful of attachment style strengths to build on/ weaknesses to minimize.
