Explain Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs. Describe ways in which each of his needs can be met through interpersonal relationships
What will be an ideal response?
Students responses may vary. Correct responses will include:
? Need for affection can be met through a satisfying interpersonal relationship.
? Need for inclusion can be met by feeling that we matter to someone else.
? Need for control can be met by becoming leaders and working with interesting motivated people.
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Spoken tactics can be used in all four contexts of communication
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The four phases of group decision making are __________
a. orientation, conflict, decision emergence, and reinforcement b. orientation, evaluation, decision, and confirmation c. initiation, information, conflict, and reinforcement d. formation, development, evaluating, and decision emergence e. formation, orientation, evaluating, and decision emergence
Emotions are
A) caused by events that occur in our lives. B) responses that we can consciously control, with practice and effort. C) beyond our conscious control. D) not associated with communication apprehension. E) so deeply ingrained that they cannot be changed.
In a well-developed essay, explain why it is useful to study interpersonal communication. Use
examples taken from the life of a typical college student to illustrate the points you make. What will be an ideal response?