Chap 1
Use the transaction model of communication to analyze a recent communication encounter you had.
1. Explain the communication encounter and make sure to label each part of the model (communicators; message; channel; feedback; and physical, psychological, social, relational, and cultural contexts).
A. communicators
B. message
C. channel
D. feedback
E. physical context
F. psychological context
G. social context
H. cultural context
Chap 2
1. Which style of listening best describes you?
2 Why?
3. Which style do you have the most difficulty with or like the least?
4. Why?
Chap 3:
• Observe a public situation in which a number of people interact, such as the grocery store, Target, Lowes, Walmart, or a restaurant.
Next, answer the following questions about the nonverbal communication normally used in this setting.
1. How much distance do people keep between themselves and others?
2. Does this distance vary as the situation changes? For example, what happens when it becomes more or less crowded?
3. Does the distance vary among different people with different relationships?
4. What kinds of behaviors occur if the normal distances are violated?
5. Explain the use of markers in this setting.
6. What kind of eye communication is used in this setting?
7. Is there any use of haptics in this setting? Explain how.
you might want to consider how the pandemic conditions are affecting nonverbal communication, such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing.
Chap 4
It is helpful to know the most common ways we engage in conflict in order to enhance our conflict resolution skills.
1.Take the Conflict Styles Assessment at the following link to learn more about your conflict style preferences: https://www.usip.org/public-education/students/conflict-styles-assessment Links to an external site..
After you answer the questions, the assessment will give you the results. This assessment uses the term “Problem Solver” instead of Collaboration. Share the results of your assessment in your assignment response.
2. Include each style and your numeric score for each. Respond to all of the statements below in your assignment response.
A. Think of an area in your life where you experience conflict.
B. Discuss how knowing your conflict style can help you deal with the conflict.
C. Discuss how using the style with your lowest score could benefit you in your daily life.
D. Discuss how knowing the styles of those you are in relationships with could be beneficial to conflict resolution.
