Our perception is affected by the interactions we have everyday.
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Communication makes us human in that humans are relational b…
Communication makes us human in that humans are relational beings.
Our perception is affected by our health.
Our perception is affected by our health.
Stereotypes are inevitable.
Stereotypes are inevitable.
When we assert that communication strategies are context bou…
When we assert that communication strategies are context bound, we are saying that various communication strategies are more or less effective in different contexts.
A healthy self concept allows us to feel better about ours…
A healthy self concept allows us to feel better about ourselves, thus enhancing our ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
Danny isn’t sure how smart he is until his teacher in the fi…
Danny isn’t sure how smart he is until his teacher in the first grade tells him she thinks he is very bright. Danny later tells his parents, “I am a bright boy.” The process by which Danny developed a view of his intelligence is reflected appraisal.
Self-fulfilling prophecies can be self-imposed or other-impo…
Self-fulfilling prophecies can be self-imposed or other-imposed.
“Rachel fails a test after hearing her teacher tell her moth…
“Rachel fails a test after hearing her teacher tell her mother that she is an underachiever” is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
When we formulate perceptions of others, cultural difference…
When we formulate perceptions of others, cultural differences may shape our interpretations of behaviors.