Student Resource Manual to Accompany Understanding Human Communication

by Adler, Ronald B.; Rodman, George; Elmhorst, Jeanne

• ISBN13: 9780195160833
• ISBN10: 0195160835
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-12
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This is the Student Resource Manual to accompany Understanding Human Connection, 8e .

Table of Contents

Human Communication: What and Why
Skeleton Outline	1	(2)
Key Terms	3	(2)
Activities
Communication Models and Metaphors	5	(2)
Meeting Needs Through Communication	7	(2)
Principles of Communication	9	(2)
Characteristics of Competent Communicators	11	(2)
Exploring the Web: Professional Communication Associations	13	(2)
Self-Test	15	(6)
Answers to Self-Test	21	(1)
Related Reading	21	(2)
Perception, the self, and Communication
Skeleton Outline	23	(2)
Key Terms	25	(2)
Activities
Perceptual Tendencies	27	(2)
Culture and Perception	29	(4)
Perception Checks	33	(4)
Identity Management	37	(4)
Self-Concept and Communication	41	(2)
Exploring the Web: Impression Management	43	(2)
Self-Test	45	(6)
Answers to Self-Test	51	(1)
Related Reading	51	(2)
Language
Skeleton Outline	53	(3)
Key Terms	56	(3)
Activities
Powerful/Powerless Language	59	(2)
Sexist and Relative Language	61	(2)
Behavioral Descriptions	63	(2)
Facts and Inferences	65	(2)
Exploring the Web: Machine Translation	67	(2)
Self-Test	69	(7)
Answers to Self-Test	76	(1)
Related Reading	76	(3)
Listening
Skeleton Outline	79	(3)
Key Terms	82	(3)
Activities
An Analysis of Poor Listening	85	(4)
An Analysis of Good Listening	89	(4)
Paraphrasing	93	(6)
Paraphrasing Practice in Dyads	99	(4)
Listening Styles	103	(4)
Exploring the Web: Listening Competencies	107	(2)
Self-Test	109	(6)
Answers to Self-Test	115	(1)
Related Reading	115	(2)
Nonverbal Communication
Skeleton Outline	117	(2)
Key Terms	119	(2)
Activities
Categories of Nonverbal Behavior	121	(2)
Nonverbal Impression Management	123	(4)
Functions of Nonverbal Communication	127	(2)
Practicing Nonverbal Skills	129	(4)
Exploring the Web: Variety in Nonverbal Communication	133	(2)
Self-Test	135	(5)
Answers to Self-Test	140	(1)
Related Reading	140	(1)
Understanding Human Relationships
Skeleton Outline	141	(3)
Key Terms	144	(3)
Activities
Content and Relational Messages	147	(2)
Self-Disclosure	149	(2)
Risks and Rewards of Self-Disclosure	151	(6)
Stages of Relationships	157	(2)
Intimacy and Distance	159	(6)
Exploring the Web: Self-Disclosure and the Johari Window	165	(2)
Self-Test	167	(6)
Answers to Self-Test	173	(1)
Related Reading	173	(2)
Improving Interpersonal Relationships
Skeleton Outline	175	(3)
Key Terms	178	(3)
Activities
Relational Climates	181	(2)
Defensive/Supportive Climates (Gibb)	183	(2)
Problem Solving	185	(2)
Win-Win Problem Solving	187	(4)
Conflict Styles	191	(4)
Exploring the Web: Resources of Improving Interpersonal Communication	195	(2)
Self-Test	197	(7)
Answers to Self-Test	204	(1)
Related Reading	205	(2)
The Nature of Groups
Skeleton Outline	207	(2)
Key Terms	209	(4)
Activities
Group Characteristics and Goals	213	(6)
Group Norms and Rules	219	(4)
Group Roles	223	(4)
Group Decision Making	227	(4)
Exploring the Web	231	(2)
Self-Test	233	(7)
Answers to Self-Test	240	(1)
Related Reading	241	(2)
Solving Problems in Groups
Skeleton Outline	243	(3)
Key Terms	246	(3)
Activities
Types of Power	249	(4)
Enhancing Power in Groups	253	(2)
Cohesion in Groups	255	(2)
Group Cohesion Case Study	257	(2)
Exploring the Web: Internet Resources: Virtual Teams	259	(2)
Self-Test	261	(7)
Answers to Self-Test	268	(1)
Related Reading	268	(3)
Choosing and Developing a Topic
Skeleton Outline	271	(2)
Key Terms	273	(2)
Activities
Speech Topics	275	(4)
General Purposes, Purpose Statements, and Thesis Statements	279	(2)
Purpose and Thesis Statements	281	(4)
Demographic Analysis	285	(4)
Exploring the Web: Comparing Search Engines and Evaluating Web Sites	289	(4)
Self-Test	293	(5)
Answers to Self-Test	298	(1)
Related Reading	298	(3)
Organization and Support
Skeleton Outline	301	(3)
Key Terms	304	(3)
Activities
Parallel Wording and Format	307	(2)
Logical Order	309	(2)
Introductions	311	(2)
Supporting Materials	313	(2)
Visuals	315	(4)
Exploring the Web: Utilizing the Web to Analyze Supporting Material	319	(2)
Self-Test	321	(7)
Answers to Self-Test	328	(1)
Related Reading	328	(3)
Presenting Your Message
Skeleton Outline	331	(2)
Key Terms	333	(2)
Activities
Delivery Styles	335	(2)
Vocal Delivery	337	(2)
Rewriting Irrational Fallacies	339	(2)
Critiquing Classmates	341	(4)
Exploring the Web: Listening to Auditory Aspects of Famous Speeches	345	(2)
Self-Test	347	(6)
Answers to Self-Test	353	(1)
Related Reading	353	(2)
Informative Speaking
Skeleton Outline	355	(1)
Key Terms	356	(3)
Activities
Creating Information Hunger	359	(4)
Critique Sheet	363	(2)
Analyzing a Speech	365	(2)
Practicing Delivery	367	(2)
Exploring the Web: Analyzing an Informative Speech	369	(2)
Self-Test	371	(5)
Answers to Self-Test	376	(1)
Related Reading	376	(1)
Persuasive Speaking
Skeleton Outline	377	(2)
Key Terms	379	(4)
Activities
Latitudes	383	(4)
Fact, Value, or Policy	387	(2)
Critique Sheet	389	(2)
Self-Critique	391	(2)
Exploring the Web: Analyzing Speeches by Types of Propositions, Fallacies, and Audience Adaptation	393	(2)
Self-Test	395	(7)
Answers to Self-Test	402	(1)
Related Reading	402