COMM 1023 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Social Penetration Theory, Self-Perception Theory
Document Summary
Self perception: how do you see yourself, subject to change. Good, bad, valuable, funny, interesting: less subject to change. Identity (page 43: a person"s uniqueness, represented by descriptions, a self concept, inner thoughts, and performances that is symbolized in interactions with other people and represented for their assessment and moral evaluation. Is there a link between self concept and our communications: if you"re shy, the communication could be cut short/not occur at all, if you see yourself as ____, then you will see other people that way. What doesn"t: yes, you will have some sort of trait that sticks with you as you grow up even if some things change within. Your culture or religion based on where you grew up with certain beliefs: the tribe who cuts o heads thinks it"s okay but as christians or human beings know it"s not okay. Perception: how you see things, your perspective, 1. Certain smells go with certain tastes (food)