Com 310 Comunication Theories

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University of Phoenix Material Communication Theories and Context Review Communication can be understood by examining the context in which communication takes place and by reviewing some of the theories that govern how communication works within each context. Part A – Communication Contexts Directions: Define each communication context. A. Intrapersonal: is communication with yourself, like thinking out loud by talking to yourself. B. Interpersonal: is the basic form of communication, person to person. C. Group: is communication where 3 or more people are involved D. Organizational: is communication that arranged to help keep individuals and/or groups informed. E. Public: any form of communications that is open to the public F. Mass: is where information can be shared various media sources G. Intercultural: is the communication between different cultures even though their beliefs, gender, age, etc. are not the same, Part B – Communication Contexts and Their Related Theories Directions: Place the appropriate letter of each context above next to its related theory. Then write a brief explanation of each theory. Theories 1. _A___ Cognitive Dissonance – being inconsistent with thoughts and beliefs. 2. _G___ Face-Negotiation Theory – explains how different culture manage conflict. 3. __C__ Groupthink – the practice of making people work and think as a group. 4. _B___ Communication Privacy Management – knowing what you want to make available for the public and what to keep private. 5. __D__ Organizational Information Theory – to collect and manage the way information is used and given 6. ___F_ Spiral of Silence – too be silent and do not voice opinions during a time when you are outnumbered. 7. __E__

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