COMM 200 Midterm
Asha McWilliams
1. To begin, I would like to make clear that I side with Motley’s perspective. First, Motley would argue that there must be both a sender and receiver present in order to facilitate communication. Furthermore, according to Motley, a source must intentionally send a message in order for communication to occur. Therefore, Motley takes a source-oriented perspective because he argues that communication cannot be facilitated without intent on behalf of the sender. In regards to symbols and symptoms, Motley would argue that not all symptoms are symbols, but that symptoms can become symbols if intent is attached. For example, an unintentional cough or sneeze is simply a symptom and does not constitute communication because no intentionality was present on behalf of the sender. Therefore, Motley was sure to note that not all behavior is symbolic and that it is possible to not communicate. On the other hand, if two friends (A and B) are talking about another friend (C) who isn’t present, friend A may intentionally cough to signal to friend B that friend C is now in the room and they should stop talking about him. In this case, the symptom has become a symbol because intent has been attached on behalf of the sender.
In terms of the communication definition that best applies to Motley’s perspective, all three …show more content…
For example, a unique human being would have unique goals in life. Therefore, if you acknowledge the other person as being a unique human being, you are more interested in the very things that make them unique, and thus will communicate about such personal information with them. Therefore, perceiving and engaging with another person as a unique human being facilitates interpersonal
Asha McWilliams
1. To begin, I would like to make clear that I side with Motley’s perspective. First, Motley would argue that there must be both a sender and receiver present in order to facilitate communication. Furthermore, according to Motley, a source must intentionally send a message in order for communication to occur. Therefore, Motley takes a source-oriented perspective because he argues that communication cannot be facilitated without intent on behalf of the sender. In regards to symbols and symptoms, Motley would argue that not all symptoms are symbols, but that symptoms can become symbols if intent is attached. For example, an unintentional cough or sneeze is simply a symptom and does not constitute communication because no intentionality was present on behalf of the sender. Therefore, Motley was sure to note that not all behavior is symbolic and that it is possible to not communicate. On the other hand, if two friends (A and B) are talking about another friend (C) who isn’t present, friend A may intentionally cough to signal to friend B that friend C is now in the room and they should stop talking about him. In this case, the symptom has become a symbol because intent has been attached on behalf of the sender.
In terms of the communication definition that best applies to Motley’s perspective, all three …show more content…
For example, a unique human being would have unique goals in life. Therefore, if you acknowledge the other person as being a unique human being, you are more interested in the very things that make them unique, and thus will communicate about such personal information with them. Therefore, perceiving and engaging with another person as a unique human being facilitates interpersonal