Module 1- Communication and Self Concept

Table of Contents

1. Think About It!
2. In this Module
3. Becoming an Effective Communicator
   1. Why We Communicate
   2. The Communication Process
   3. Communication Principles and Misconceptions
   4. Communication Competence
   5. Self-Awareness: Who Are You?
   6. The Development of Self-Concept
   7. Characteristics of Self-Concept
   8. Self-Esteem Development
   9. Self-fulfilling Prophecy
   10. Changing Your Self-Concept and Attitude
4. Resources used in preparing this Module

The Communication Process

The way a message is understood can have a powerful influence on what it means to the receiver. For example: How would you "decode" this message?

Communication is not a simple process. To be an effective communicator, you must consider the following details:

• What is the best method for sending the message?
• How can I send the message so that my intention is understood and accepted?
• How might the receiver understand the message I have sent?
• When I receive a message, what can I do to understand it accurately?
• How will the similarities and differences in or environments affect the communication process?
• Can anything be done to reduce physical noise, physiological noise, and psychological noise?