Communication is Essential

What constitutes the process of competent communication? (Meaning, 5 characteristics)

1. Communicating competently means communicating effectively and appropriately. 2. Five Characteristics of Competent Communicators: Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Cognitive Complexity, and Ethics.

Why do we communicate? (5 needs that communication meets)

1. Communication Meets Physical Needs 2. Communication Meet Relational Needs 3. Communication Fills Identity Needs 4. Communication Meets Spiritual Needs 5. Communication Serves Instrumental Needs

Why is communication essential? (6 ways that studying communication can be helpful)

1. Communication can improve the way you see yourself. 2. Studying communication can improve the way others see you. 3. Studying communication can increase what you know about human relationships. 4. Studying communication can teach you important life skills. 5. It can help you to develop your voice and exercise your right to share it. 6. Studying communication can help you succeed professionally.

Communication: The Process of using Messages to Generate Meaning (What is communication? What is a message? What is meaning?)

1. Communication: "the process of using messages to generate meaning. It is a process because it is an activity, an exchange, or set of behaviors. It is not an unchanging product." 2. Messages include verbal and nonverbal symbols, signs, and behaviors. (example: what does your smile say to someone else?) 3. Meaning is the understanding of the message. Understanding emerges from shared meaning. (example: lectures, flirting, etc)

What is interpersonal communication? What are the benefits of interpersonal communication?

1. Interpersonal Communication: occurs between two people within the context of their relationship. It evolves over time and helps them to negotiate and define their relationship. 2. It is pervasive, has benefits for our relationships, and has benefits for our health.