Psychology fo Communication SCIENCES OF 2014/2015 REVISION QUESTIONS PLEASE NOTE In this document you can find review questions that can be used by students to test their knowledge of the study matters. These questions will be used as the basis for the elaboration of frequency evaluation written test and final examination. Two types of questions are included: 1) Short answer questions (50); 2) Reflexive questions (25). If you have difficulties grasping the meaning of any question or finding the correct answer, please don t hesitate contacting me. Short answer questions You must answer these questions in a precise, succinct and descriptive point of view. The questions deal mainly with concept definition, process characterization or brief explanations. Main skill to be used here is ability to be synthetic and precise. This type of questions will be used on the frequency evaluation test and Part I of final examination. INTRODUTION: WHY STUDY? 1. Show briefly how human communication can be relevant to psychological well-being. 2. Show briefly how human communication can be relevant the satisfaction of social needs. 3. Show briefly how human communication can be relevant to the professional field. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF HUMAN 4. Please try to describe the scope and specific subject of the psychological approach of 5. Characterize briefly one of the dimensions of human MAIN MODELS & BASIC PROCESSES: PRAGMATICS OF HUMAN 6. Explain the difference between a liear and a circular model of human 7. Describe the Pragmatic approach to human communication that is currently referred as the Palo Alto School. 8. Describe succinctly one of the five axioms of communication according to Paul Watzlawick. Psychology of Communication Ver 1.00 Pub. 03-12-2014_Pag. 1/6
FORMS AND TYPES OF : VERBAL NON-VERBAL 9. Define briefly verbal 10. Explain why language (verbal communication) is a symbolic process. 11. Refer and comment briefly on one of the myths associated to the use of language. 12. Explain briefly why the use of language depends on a process of classification. 13. Describe the main claim of the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis also known as the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis. 14. Explain very briefly the meaning underlying the Law of Nonidentity proposed by Alfred Korzybski. 15. Explain very briefly the meaning underlying the Law of nonallness proposed by Alfred Korzybski. 16. Explain very briefly the meaning underlying Law of Selfreflexiveness proposed by Alfred Korzybski. 17. Define biefly nonverbal 18. Characterize briefly one of the functions of non-verbal 19. Refer at least one of the social rules governing visual contact. 20. Mention the six basic emotions proposed by Paul Ekman whose facial expression seems to be common to all mankind. 21. Mention at least two of the five bodily expressions categories proposed by Ekman & Friesen. 22. Explain the nature and function of emblems according to Ekman & Friesen. 23. Explain how the movements and postures may be related to the relationship between the interlocutors. 24. Explain the value of clothing as an element of non-verbal 25. Explain briefly the importance of physical contact and touch as an element of non-verbal 26. What is the object of study of proxemics? 27. According to E. T. Hall, characterize the kind of personal distance called intimate distance. 28. According to E. T. Hall, characterize the kind of personal distance called personal distance. 29. According to E. T. Hall, characterize the kind of personal distance called social distance. 30. According to E. T. Hall, characterize the kind of personal distance called public distance. Psychology of Communication Ver 1.00 Pub. 03-12-2014_Pag. 2/6
CONTEXTS OF : INTERPERSONAL SMALL GROUP IN USE: COMPETENCE ASSERTIVE 31. Mention and characterize briefly one of the criteria that need to be filled so that, in a more specific sense, we can assume the existence of an interpersonal relationship. 32. Define the concepts of role and status as determinants of individual behavior in an interpersonal relationship. 33. Identify briefly one of the aspects that characterize high quality relationships. 34. Briefly characterize the variable self-disclosure as criterion for evaluating the quality of interpersonal relationship. 35. Briefly characterize the variable intimacy as criterion for evaluating the quality of interpersonal relationship. 36. Show very briefly the reason why affiliation can be a criterion for evaluating the quality of an interpersonal relationship. 37. Refer and explain the function of dominance in an interpersonal relationship. 38. Clarify the meaning of the following statement: - power is more a relational than personal characteristic. 39. Mention at least three of the six criteria proposed by Shaw for the definition of a small group. 40. Show the relationship between group productivity and group cohesion. 41. Explain the meaning underlying the concept of Groupthink. 42. Explain the meaning underlying the concept of group socialization. 43. Write a very brief definition of the concept of group norm. 44. Standing within the framework of the group communication, clarify the meaning underlying the concept of conformity. 45. Mention and characterize briefly one of the bases of social power according to French & Raven. 46. Mention and characterize briefly the three types of leadership proposed by Kurt Lewin. 47. Mention and characterize briefly one of the myths related to communicative competence. 48. Write a short description of one of the dimensions or components of communicative competence. 49. Briefly characterize the concept of competent relationship. 50. Submit a succinct and accurate definition of assertive behavior. Psychology of Communication Ver 1.00 Pub. 03-12-2014_Pag. 3/6
Reflexive questions: You must answer these questions in a reflexive way. This means that you have to establish relationships between concepts, points of view and eventually show application of conceptual frameworks in real life situations. Main skill to be used here is ability for elaboration, creative use of concepts, reflexion, and deep understanding of communication processes. INTRODUTION: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN 1. Communication can be defined as a "process of creating meaning between two or more people". Develop this definition, trying to clarify its meaning and showing their implications in terms of of human BASE MODELS AND PROCESSES TELEGRAPHIC AND ORCHESTRAL MODELS PRAGMATICS OF HUMAN 2. Discuss from a theoretical point of view as well as the practical implications the difference between a linear perspective and a circular perspective of human 3. Standing in the theoretical framework defined by the Pragmatics of human communication and the ideas of Paul Watzlawick, discuss in detail the problems inherent to one of the five axioms of communication at your choice, emphasizing its importance for understanding of some processes involved in human FORMS AND TYPES OF VERBAL NON-VERBAL 4. The verbal language is a process that essentially relies on the use of a structured system of symbols. Write a small essay on this subject, seeking to emphasize the implications of this for human 5. One of the authors that we studied in the field of verbal communication was the Polish born scientist Alfred Korzybski. This author was at the origin of a theoretical system relating thought and language through three fundamental laws: - non-identity, non-allness and selfreflexivity. Choose one of these laws, write a brief description and then develop a reasoned reflection about the specific implications in the field of human 6. Develop a reasoned and thorough reflection on the concept of linguistic relativism (Sapir-Whorf hypothesis). Use for your work one of the three theoretical systems proposed by the authors that we studied (Alfred Korzybski; Sapir & Whorf; Harley Shands). 7. Develop a detailed and reasoned reflection on one of the functions of non-verbal communication at your choice. 8. Show in a thoughtfully elaborated and substantiated way the importance of eye contact in the context of non-verbal Psychology of Communication Ver 1.00 Pub. 03-12-2014_Pag. 4/6
CONTEXTS 9. Using what you learned about non-verbal communication, write a brief dissertation about the influence that facial expressions can have in the process of human 10. Write a reasoned, thorough and detailed reflection on the characteristics of body movements and postures as significant actions within the framework of non-verbal 11. Write a thorough, substantiated and scientifically grounded reflection about the importance of personal appearance in modern societies. Develop your reflection focusing the natural or ornamental characteristics of your preference. 12. Write a reasoned, thorough and detailed reflection trying to explain the importance of touch and physical contact as non-verbal forms of expression of emotions in interpersonal relationships. 13. Write a thorough and reasoned reflection explaining the importance of personal space as an element of human nonverbal 14. Write a thorough and reasoned reflection explaining the importance of the physical environment as a conditioning element of human interaction. 15. Discuss in detail some strategies that can be used to make effective use of non-verbal INTERPERSONAL 16. Explain in an elaborate, reflective and scientifically grounded form why the study of the psychology of interpersonal communication leads us naturally to the analysis of interpersonal relationships. 17. The study of human communication showed us that in a more specific and elaborate sense not all interaction situations imply the existence of an interpersonal relationship. Discuss this subject matter in an elaborate reasoned and reflective form, emphasizing the conditions and characteristics that can serve as criteria for the definition of an interpersonal relationship. 18. We know that interpersonal relationships don't just happen in a social vacuum, but, on the contrary, develop on a social framework. Discuss this matter in an elaborate, reasoned and reflective form, showing the role that social norms can play in interpersonal relationships. 19. Discuss in detail the issue of the quality of interpersonal relationships, using as starting point one of its basic aspects. Psychology of Communication Ver 1.00 Pub. 03-12-2014_Pag. 5/6
SMALL GROUP 20. The interest in the study of groups originates from the fact that individuals behave differently depending on whether they are alone or integrated into any type of group. Discuss this matter organizing your reflection around one or some of the following concepts: - group cohesion, conformity, group socialization and group norms. 21. Discuss thoroughly and in a reasoned form the issue of social influence, showing its relevance in terms of group communication process. 22. Discuss in a reflective, elaborated and substantiated manner the process of leadership and its relationship with group performance. 23. Develop an elaborated and reasoned reflection about the advantages of group work as a form of problem solving. IN USE COMPETENCE ASSERTIVE 24. Discuss in a elaborate and reasoned way the issue of communicative competence using the approach and concepts that appear more suitable to you. 25. Staying in the field of interpersonal communication, write an elaborate and reasoned reflection on the aspects that you judge more relevant to show the relationship between communication and assertiveness. Professor in charge: Faro, 2014-11-14 Psychology of Communication Ver 1.00 Pub. 03-12-2014_Pag. 6/6