Identity and communication are related in that we

a. gain an idea of who we are from the way others communicate with us.
b. are drawn to communicators who test and challenge our identity.
c. find others’ identities become our own through communication.
d. control communication with our identity.

Answer: a

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

Chronemics is about how we value and use our time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Communication & Mass Media

When Alan communicates with his African-American friend, he uses terms like "crib" and "brother" quite frequently. This is because Alan thinks that all African Americans use these words as part of their everyday communication. In this scenario, Alan is employing ________.

A. sensory overaccommodation B. alternative overaccommodation C. dependency overaccommodation D. intergroup overaccommodation

Communication & Mass Media