What is the difference between the content and relational communication of messages? What kinds of messages are likely to contain each kind of communication?

What will be an ideal response?


Content level conveys information at a literal level; relational level provides context for interpreting the message. Every message contains both content and relational information. Messages send more than literal information; they also tell people something about their relationship.

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Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the working

outline? a. It contains your central idea. b. It contains both your general and specific purpose. c. It will help you stay on track while researching your speech. d. It should be very detailed and comprehensive.

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Discuss self-disclosure and reveal reasons why people self-disclose.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which ethical responsibility functions when group members consider the interests of those affected by their decisions?

a. research b. common good c. reasoning d. the social code e. freedom of speech

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Unlike verbal messages, nonverbal messages are constant across all cultures

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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