COM 225 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Interpersonal Communication, Meta-Communication, Explicit Knowledge
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The process whereby humans collectively create and regulate social reality. What is the origin of the word communication? . Because of the use of technology, which makes it easy to schedule. Yet they disrupt face to face interaction. Can"t be determined when it started and when it ends and can"t just be stopped. The ability to make message choices (verbal and nonverbal) that others can comprehend, as well as respond, to the message choices of others. The ability to communicate in a personally effective and socially appropriate manner (5 types) Competence is all about knowing what to do in particular context. Need to find your own solutions to problems. How good you are as a problem solver. Ability to label, organize, and interpret the conditions surrounding an interaction. Ability to take on social roles and to know what is appropriate behavior given those roles. Ability to choose and present a desired self-image.
