CMST 2010 Chapter : CMST 2010
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Context: situation in which the communication occurs: physical, cultural, socio-emotional, historical, relationships. Page 13, 16, 18 (different models of communication) Myths of interpersonal communication: communication will solve all of your problems, communication is always a good thing, communication is common sense, interpersonal communication = interpersonal relationships, interpersonal communication is always face to face. Ethics is the preserved rightness or wrongness of a behavior. Cammie"s friend angie knows; what does angie do: categorical- tell cammie because cheating is wrong, utilitarianism- talk jason into telling cammie himself, golden mean- keep mouth shut, ethic- she tells cammie because she is close friends with. Cammie (based on their connection: significant choice- she may tell jason that she knows and that she isn"t getting involved because it isn"t her business; may just ignore it. Self-concept: the relatively stable set of perceptions that we hold about ourselves. Self-esteem: how you feel about your self-concept/ self-worth. High self-esteem positive thoughts desirable behavior more positive thoughts high self-esteem.
