Conflict
I think that conflict produces the most interesting aspects of communication. Conflict produces a few results in an individual. It may produces withdraw, which is when a person walks away or changes the subject at the moment conflict appears. People can also accommodate, in which they give in immediately, at the moment conflict. Compromise means that each party gives up part of what he or she wants to reach a mutual compromise. This would be similar to problem solving. I think the conflict is healthy, but must trully be worked on.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
week 15, post 2
The Next Step:
The great next step of communication study and theory is to realize that communication can still be evolved. We must evolve the sciences to the degree of other fields of study, and merge the different sciences to our benefit. I feel that each individual can be a communication scholar and further the field of study. I would like to see more within culture scientific studies, to focus on specific group to differentiate the groups. This would assist in reaching these groups on a massive basis, based on what is the preferred method of communication (written, verbal, etc.). Having this information can than assist from a public health standpoint. That should be the direction of the field, so that it is not just a collection of knowledge, but information that will be used to better society as a whole.
The great next step of communication study and theory is to realize that communication can still be evolved. We must evolve the sciences to the degree of other fields of study, and merge the different sciences to our benefit. I feel that each individual can be a communication scholar and further the field of study. I would like to see more within culture scientific studies, to focus on specific group to differentiate the groups. This would assist in reaching these groups on a massive basis, based on what is the preferred method of communication (written, verbal, etc.). Having this information can than assist from a public health standpoint. That should be the direction of the field, so that it is not just a collection of knowledge, but information that will be used to better society as a whole.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
week 15, post #1
Credibility
I think that credibility still posses an interesting dilema to the listener of a speech or engagement of communication. Just think about how easy it is to lie about anything. It is safe to say that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, however that is simply a percentage and not 100% of the time. Therefore, do we really know if we are being told the truth at any one point by any one person. Even if that person has never told a lie in their lives before, there still is that very small chance that they will. I feel that this uncertainty is a major pitfall in the credibility of communication. Perception is truly the key to what the audience believes and not truth.
I think that credibility still posses an interesting dilema to the listener of a speech or engagement of communication. Just think about how easy it is to lie about anything. It is safe to say that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, however that is simply a percentage and not 100% of the time. Therefore, do we really know if we are being told the truth at any one point by any one person. Even if that person has never told a lie in their lives before, there still is that very small chance that they will. I feel that this uncertainty is a major pitfall in the credibility of communication. Perception is truly the key to what the audience believes and not truth.
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