Understanding Human Communication : Student Resources Manual

by Adler, Ronald B.

• ISBN13: 9780155073098
• ISBN10: 0155073095
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Table of Contents

Human Communication: What and Why
Objectives	1	(1)
Outline	1	(1)
Key Terms	2	(3)
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	13	(2)
Self--Test	15	(6)
Related Reading Guide	21	(6)
Perception, the Self and Communication
Objectives	23	(1)
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	43	(2)
Self--Test	45	(6)
Related Reading Guide	51	(8)
Language
Objectives	53	(1)
Outline	53	(2)
Key Terms	55	(4)
Activities
Powerful/Powerless Language	59	(2)
Sexist and Relative Language	61	(2)
Behavioral Descriptions	63	(2)
Facts and Inferences	65	(2)
Exploring the Web	67	(2)
Self--Test	69	(8)
Related Reading Guide	77	(6)
Listening
Objectives	79	(1)
Outline	79	(2)
Key Terms	81	(2)
Activities
An Analysis of Poor Listening	83	(2)
An Analysis of Good Listening	85	(2)
Paraphrasing	87	(8)
Listening Styles	95	(4)
Exploring the Web	99	(4)
Self--Test	103	(6)
Related Reading Guide	109	(6)
Nonverbal Communication
Objectives	111	(1)
Outline	111	(2)
Key Terms	113	(2)
Activities
Categories of Nonverbal Behavior	115	(2)
Nonverbal Impression Management	117	(4)
Functions of Nonverbal Communication	121	(2)
Practicing Nonverbal Skills	123	(2)
Exploring the Web	125	(2)
Self--Test	127	(6)
Related Reading Guide	133	(6)
Understanding Human Relationships
Objectives	135	(1)
Outline	135	(2)
Key Terms	137	(2)
Activities
Content and Relational Messages	139	(2)
Self-Disclosure	141	(4)
Risks and Rewards of Self-Disclosure	145	(4)
Stages of Relationships	149	(2)
Intimacy and Distance	151	(6)
Exploring the Web	157	(2)
Self--Test	159	(6)
Related Reading Guide	165	(8)
Improving Interpersonal Relationships
Objectives	167	(1)
Outline	167	(2)
Key Terms	169	(4)
Activities
Relational Climates	173	(2)
Defensive & Supportive Climates (Gibb)	175	(2)
Problem Solving	177	(2)
Win-Win Problem Solving	179	(2)
Conflict Styles	181	(6)
Exploring the Web	187	(2)
Self--Test	189	(8)
Related Reading Guide	197	(8)
The Nature of Groups
Objectives	199	(1)
Outline	199	(2)
Key Terms	201	(4)
Activities
Group Characteristics and Goals	205	(4)
Group Norms and Rules	209	(4)
Group Roles	213	(4)
Group Decision Making	217	(4)
Exploring the Web	221	(2)
Self--Test	223	(8)
Related Reading Guide	231	(8)
Solving Problems in Groups
Objectives	233	(1)
Outline	233	(2)
Key Terms	235	(4)
Activities
Types of Power	239	(4)
Enhancing Power in Groups	243	(2)
Cohesion in Groups	245	(2)
Group Cohesion Case Study	247	(2)
Exploring the Web	249	(2)
Self--Test	251	(8)
Related Reading Guide	259	(6)
Choosing and Developing a Topic
Objectives	261	(1)
Outline	261	(1)
Key Terms	262	(3)
Activities
Speech Topics	265	(4)
General Purposes, Purpose Statements and Thesis Statements	269	(2)
Purpose and Thesis Statements	271	(4)
Demographic Analysis	275	(4)
Exploring the Web	279	(4)
Self--Test	283	(6)
Related Reading Guide	289	(8)
Organization and Support
Objectives	291	(1)
Outline	291	(2)
Key Terms	293	(4)
Activities
Parallel Wording and Format	297	(2)
Logical Orders	299	(2)
Introductions	301	(2)
Supporting Materials	303	(2)
Visuals	305	(4)
Exploring the Web	309	(2)
Self--Test	311	(8)
Related Reading Guide	319	(6)
Presenting Your Message
Objectives	321	(1)
Outline	321	(2)
Key Terms	323	(2)
Activities
Delivery Styles	325	(2)
Vocal Delivery	327	(2)
Rewriting Irrational Fallacies	329	(2)
Critiquing Classmates	331	(2)
Exploring the Web	333	(2)
Self--Test	335	(6)
Related Reading Guide	341	(6)
Informative Speaking
Objectives	343	(1)
Outline	343	(1)
Key Terms	344	(3)
Activities
Creating Information Hunger	347	(2)
Critique Sheet	349	(2)
Analyzing a Speech	351	(2)
Practicing Delivery	353	(2)
Exploring the Web	355	(2)
Self--Test	357	(6)
Related Reading Guide	363	(8)
Persuasive Speaking
Objectives	365	(1)
Outline	365	(2)
Key Terms	367	(4)
Activities
Latitudes	371	(2)
Fact, Value or Policy	373	(2)
Critique Sheet	375	(2)
Self-Critique	377	(2)
Exploring the Web	379	(2)
Self--Test	381	(8)
Related Reading Guide	389