Communication Principles Flashcards
6 Communication Principles
- Communication is Integrated into all parts of people’s lives
- Communication Meets Needs
- Communication is a Process
- Communication is Guided by Culture and Context
- Communication is Learned
- Communication has Ethical Implications
is whatever individuals
are experiencing at any given moment.
Real world
Four spheres that divides people lives
academic, professional, personal and civic
research shows that
students who study communication and improve
their communication skills are less likely to drop
out of school and are more likely to have high
grade point averages.
Academics
employers desire employees with
good communication skills, and employees who
have good listening skills are more likely to get
promoted.
Professional
communication skills help people
maintain satisfying relationships.
Personally
allows them to participate in
and contribute to their communities.
Civic
Needs of People
Physical, Instrumental, Relationtional and Identity Needs
These include needs that keep people’s bodies
and minds functioning.
Physical Needs
Human beings are social creatures, which makes
communication important for their survival
Physical Needs
These include needs that help people get things
done in their day-to-day lives and achieve short-
and long-term goals.
Instrumental Needs
include
influencing others, getting information we need,
or getting support.
Instrumental Needs
These include needs that help people maintain
social bonds and interpersonal relationships.
Relational Neds
giving them a tool through which to develop,
maintain, and end relationships.
Instrumental Needs
These include the need for people to present
themselves to others and be thought of in
particular and desired ways
Identity Needs
