Communication can be understood by examining the context in which communication takes place and by reviewing some of the theories that govern how communication works within each context.
Part A - Communication Contexts
Directions: Define each communication context.
A. Intrapersonal:
B. Interpersonal:
C. Group:
D. Organizational:
E. Public:
F. Mass:
G. Intercultural:
Part B - Communication Contexts and Their Related Theories
Directions: Place the appropriate letter of each context above next to its related theory. Then write a brief explanation of each theory.
Theories
1. ____ Cognitive Dissonance -
2. ____ Face-Negotiation Theory -
3. ____ Groupthink -
4. ____ Communication Privacy Management -
5. ____ Organizational Information Theory -
6. ____ Spiral of Silence -
7. ____ Rhetoric/Dramatism/Narrative Paradigm -