Intrapersonal Communication

Question 1

Why is intrapersonal communication important?

Answer 1

It underpins the very essence of communication models, facilitating the encoding and decoding of messages between communications and recipients

Question 2

Why is intrapersonal communication helpful?

Answer 2

Faster self-reflection and self-awareness, aiding personal by revealing insights into our motivations, strength and weakness. Serves as a tool for problem-solving and decision-making in which it helps us to explore various options mentally.

Question 3

How does intrapersonal communication play a role in emotional management?

Answer 3

Helps us recognize and regulate our emotions influencing our behaviour and serves as a gateway for creativity, nurturing innovative ideas through internal dialogue and exploration of thoughts.

Question 4

How does a name relate to personal identity?

Answer 4

Names hold profound cultural and familial significance - aspirations of parents. Becomes intrinsic which representing the self in social interactions.

Question 5

How does intrapersonal communication embody the cognitive processes within individuals?

Answer 5

Shapes our understanding of reality and serves as the framework for conceptualisation, enabling us to navigate the complexities for communication internally.

Question 6

Word for when people are deprived of their identity?

Answer 6

Depersonalised

Question 7

Definition of intrapersonal communication

Answer 7

The communication within the self to the self

Question 8

What is self?

Answer 8

The self is a person’s essential being that distinguishes them from others.It includes aspects like self-awareness, self-concept, self-esteem, and self-regulation. How individuals perceive and think about themselves.

Question 9

How is self shaped?

Answer 9

The same way we form opinions about other people and the relationship with others in which is guides our communication and relationships with others.

Question 10

Why does not self exist in itself?

Answer 10

It has to be in relation to other, it signifies a position, the self develops in interaction.

Question 11

What is identity?

Answer 11

Identity refers to the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that characterize a person or a group. It includes social roles, cultural affiliations, gender, ethnicity, and other external factors. How individuals are perceived by others and how they fit into societal structures.

Question 12

How will a individual develop an identity?

Answer 12

It will develop in response to the way an individual has been treated by others from the first moments of awareness. It is a dynamic process that will keep changing.

Question 13

How are social roles learnt?

Answer 13

By an individuals ability to form appropriate responses to corresponding stereotypes.

Question 14

What is the physical self?

Answer 14

Refers to the aspects of one’s physical presence that contribute to the exchange of messages and meanings. It encompasses various elements that can influence how messages are received and interpreted by others

Question 15

What is the emotional self?

Answer 15

Refers to the aspect of an individual’s identity that encompasses feelings, emotions, and emotional intelligence, and how these elements influence and are expressed in interpersonal interactions.

Question 16

What is the intellectual self?

Answer 16

Refers to the aspect of a person’s identity that involves cognitive abilities, knowledge, reasoning, and analytical skills. It encompasses how individuals use their intellect to process information, articulate thoughts, engage in critical thinking, and contribute to discussions.

Question 17

What is the moral self?

Answer 17

Refers to how an individual’s sense of morality and ethical principles influence their interactions and exchanges with others. It encompasses the values, beliefs, and ethical standards that shape how a person communicates, including their choice of words, tone, behavior, and overall approach to dialogue.

Question 18

What is social identity theory?

Answer 18

Focuses is on the way people see themselves as members of a group or category by comparing themselves and their group with other group

Question 19

What is identity theory?

Answer 19

Emphasises that one has to fulfil expectations of a role and co-ordinate and negotiate (achieve a specific outcome) interaction with role partners- and control resources( (elements) for which the role has responsibility

Question 20

What is self-concept?

Answer 20

Is everything people think and feel about their whole self. It includes appearance, physical and mental capabilities, attitudes and beliefs, strengths and weakness.

Question 21

How is self-concept developed?

Answer 21

Shaped by our relationships with others. The way we perceive ourselves depends to a large extent on how we believe others see us. We internalise their views about us so that they become part of how we see ourselves.

Question 22

What is looking-glass concept?

Answer 22

A theory about the development of self-concept that is based on the feedback you receive from people around you. We evaluate ourselves on the basis of how we think others perceive and evaluate and evaluate.

Question 23

Characteristics of communicators with positive self-esteem?

Answer 23

Think highly of others, expect to be accepted by others, evaluate their own performance more favorably, perform well when being watched, work harder for people who demand high standards, are inclined to feel comfortable with others they view as superior, and are able to defend themselves against negative comment of others.

Question 24

Characteristics of communicators with negative self-esteem?

Answer 24

Judgmental, expect to be rejected by others, evaluate their own performances less favorably, perform poorly when being watched, work harder for undemanding, feel threatened by people they view as superior, and difficulty defending themselves against others’ negative comments.