Real Comm Chapter 2 Final

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Chapter 2 : 

Chapter 2 Perceiving the Self and Others

Chapter Objectives : 

Understand how your personal perspective influences communication Explain how we use schemas when communicating Discuss how we use attributions to explain behavior Chapter Objectives

Chapter Objectives : 

Understand how cultural differences influence perception Identify how your self-concept influences communication Describe how cognitions and behavior affect your communication Chapter Objectives

Perception : 

A cognitive process through which we interpret our experiences and come to our own unique understandings Perception

Communication Processing : 

Gathering, organizing, & evaluating information Goes beyond senses Involves personal factors Communication Processing

The Perception Process : 

Selecting Organizing Interpreting The Perception Process

Schemas: Organizing Perceptions : 

Schemas: Organizing Perceptions Mental structures that put together related bits of information Help you understand how things work and how they should proceed Evolve and change over time

Challenges with Schemas : 

Challenges with Schemas Mindlessness Selective perception Undue influence

Attributions: Interpreting Perceptions : 

Attributions: Interpreting Perceptions Using personal characteristics to explain others’ behavior Can change over time (Interaction appearance theory) Can be problematic (Fundamental attribution error)

Improving Your Perceptions : 

Verify your perceptions Be thoughtful when seeking explanations Look beyond first impressions Improving Your Perceptions

Perception in a Diverse World : 

Culture affects how we perceive ourselves & others Perception in a Diverse World

Perceptual Barriers : 

The narrow perspective (Cultural myopia) Stereotyping Prejudice Perceptual Barriers

Removing Perceptual Barriers : 

Be mindful Consider multiple identities and co-cultures Expand your perspective Deconstruct your schemas Removing Perceptual Barriers

Cognition: Perceiving Ourselves : 

Cognition: Perceiving Ourselves Self-concept Self-esteem Self-efficacy

Self-Concept : 

Self-Concept Who you think you are Influenced by thoughts, actions, abilities, values, goals, ideas… Influences how you communicate Comes from how others communicate with you Direct & indirect evidence Social comparison theory

Self-Esteem : 

Self-Esteem A set of attitudes you hold about your own emotions, thoughts, abilities, skills, behavior, and beliefs. Linked to Self-Concept: Must know yourself to have attitudes about self.

Self-Efficacy : 

Self-Efficacy Ability to predict actual success based on yourself-concept and self-esteem Affects your ability to cope with failure and success Can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies

Assessing Our Perceptions of Self : 

Assessing Our Perceptions of Self Self-Actualization The feelings & thoughts you get when you know you have negotiated a communication situation as well as you possibly could Leads to sense of satisfaction & fulfillment

Assessing Our Perceptions of Self : 

Assessing Our Perceptions of Self Self-Adequacy Assessing your communication competence as sufficient or acceptable Can lead to contentment or self-improvement

Assessing Our Perceptions of Self : 

Assessing Our Perceptions of Self Self-Denigration A negative assessment about a communication experience. Self-criticism Often unwarranted. Often occurs when communicators place undue importance on weaknesses

Behavior:Managing Our Identities : 

Behavior:Managing Our Identities Self-presentation Intentional communication designed to show elements of self for strategic purposes Occurs through various channels Requires self-monitoring

Behavior:Managing Our Identities : 

Behavior:Managing Our Identities Self-disclosure Revealing yourself to others by sharing personal information Must not be information easily known to others Sharing must be voluntary

Behavior:Managing Our Identities : 

Behavior:Managing Our Identities

Technology:Managing the Self Online : 

Technology:Managing the Self Online Self-presentation can be more controlled Make conscious choices about what to reveal to others Allows for experimentation with identity