Exam 2: Thinking About the Field: Traditions and Contexts

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Which of the following is NOT given as an example of research related to the intrapersonal context?

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Communication with one's self is the definition of which context of communication?

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Identify and discuss an example from your life where you feel a better understanding of the research associated with one of the seven contexts of communication could have helped you better deal with a particular problem or situation.

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One example from my life where a better understanding of the research associated with the cultural context of communication could have helped me deal with a particular situation is when I was working on a group project with international students. I had a difficult time understanding their communication style and felt frustrated with the lack of progress in our project.

If I had a better understanding of the research associated with the cultural context of communication, I would have been more aware of the different communication norms and styles that exist across cultures. I could have approached the situation with more empathy and understanding, and perhaps even taken the initiative to learn more about their cultural communication preferences.

By doing so, I could have avoided misunderstandings and miscommunications, and fostered a more collaborative and productive working environment. Understanding the cultural context of communication would have helped me navigate the differences in communication styles and ultimately improve the overall group dynamic and project outcome. This experience has taught me the importance of being culturally sensitive and aware in communication, and I now make an effort to educate myself on different cultural communication norms in any collaborative setting.

Do you feel that each of the seven contexts of communication is a "legitimate" area of research? If yes, briefly explain why you feel each is legitimate. If no, explain which contexts you feel are not legitimate areas and why.

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Communication apprehension

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The environment in which communication takes place is called the

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A group of individuals who are part of the same larger culture, but who can be classified around various identities, is called a

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Critiquing the social order is at the heart of the critical tradition.

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Do you think communication should really be considered its own discipline, or do you feel it is just a loose collection of concepts from other fields? In your response be sure to support your thesis with specific examples.

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The ___________ context of communication pertains to speaking and persuasion.

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Research on romantic relationships in the workplace would be simultaneously considering which two contexts?

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New media includes the Internet, cell phone use, and digital television.

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Identify and define the two most important components of small group behavior.

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The belief that behavior is influenced by one or more variables and can therefore be studied using experiments to uncover patterns is espoused by which tradition in the field of communication?

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Select one of the seven traditions in the field of communication to define and discuss. Provide examples of the kind of research that is done in that tradition, making sure it is clear how and why those examples illustrate the main focus and concerns of that tradition.

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If I say to myself, "He looks tired today,"I am engaging in intrapersonal communication.

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Communication apprehension is the fear that communication research is not a legitimate scholarly discipline.

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Which tradition in the field of communication relates to the influence of pre-existing shared cultural patterns and social structures on interactions?

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The small group context is defined as

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Mass communication is characterized by delayed feedback.

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