CMN 003 Final Questions & Answers (GRADED A+)

Defining Interpersonal Communication (Chapter One) - ANSWER-Pussy Fart all over my dik. I'm a real healthy bich with a fuk fettish. What are the definitions and differences of the arrow, circuit, and dance approaches to defining communication? - ANSWER-Although, Communication scholars prefer the "Dance approach," real-world managers favored arrow and circuit approaches and made a real attempt to explore their limitation Arrow - ANSWER-Where communication is "rather like shooting an arrow at a target" and is "seen as a one-way activity based primarily on the skills of the sender." The fundamental belief here is that "Effective Expression = Effective Communication." Circuit - ANSWER-Here, communication is seen as a two-way approach. The fundamental belief is "Understanding = Effective Communication." Dance - ANSWER-Partners have to coordinate their movements and arrive at a mutual understanding of where they are going. What is a communication context? - ANSWER-A situation in which communication occurs What are some examples of communication context that were listed in the textbook? - ANSWER-1. Two friends discussing their recent holidays over a cup of coffee 2. An argument between a married couple concerning the behavior of their teenage son 3. a discussion between a lecturer and one of her students 4. the Queens Christmas Day broadcast What are the variables that are required to be present in order for a communication exchange to be considered to be "interpersonal" (as opposed to non-interpersonal)? - ANSWER-1. Communication from one individual to another. 2. Communication which is face to face 3. Both the form and content of the communication reflect the personal characteristics of the individuals as well as their social role and relationships What is the difference between a sign being considered "informative" and a sign being considered "communicative?" - ANSWER-"Interpersonal communication is partly or wholly intentional." What this means is that if someone has measles (reflected in red bumps appearing on the skin) it would be wrong to say that the person with the measles is communicating that s/he has a skin disease. What we do think is that the red bumps are "informative"—they are signs that the person has a skin disease. We cannot "intentionally" make red bumps show up on our face to communicate we have a disease. Those naturally-occurring bumps, however, do inform us that the person has some kind of a disease. What is the connection between "meaning" and "interpersonal communication?" - ANSWER-Interpersonal communication doesn't not simply involve the exchange of messages, it essentially involves "the creation and exchange of meaning" How does Stewart (an author cited in the chapter) differentiate "interpersonal" and "non-interpersonal" communication? (6-9) - ANSWER-1. IPC is always two way. 2. IPC involves the creation and exchange of meaning. 3. IPC is partly or wholly intentional. 4. IPC is an ongoing process rather than an event or series of events 5. IPC is cumulative over time. The Skills of Interpersonal Commun