Define proximity in terms of perception. Why is this a faulty method of organizing information?
What will be an ideal response?
- Proximity is the grouping of two or more stimuli that are close to one another based on the assumption that, because objects or people appear together, they are similar.
- It is not unusual to think that people whose appearance, nationality, race, and origin are similar and who reside in the same community or belong to the same organization (fraternity, sorority, club, church, etc.) perceive others, events, and activities in the same way. For us to assume that they do would not only be inaccurate, but also wrong. We must be careful not to categorize or to communicate as if those who appear together think, behave, and believe the same way on every issue or situation. Competent communicators verify and do not categorize individuals based on their proximity to one another.
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are called ________. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Most of our interpersonal communication is spontaneous and unplanned. 2. Interpersonal communication exchanges have a definable beginning, middle, and ending. 3. Interpersonal communication is a process--one short period in a conversation. 4. The linear model of communication views information transmission as a one-way process. 5. The message in the linear model of communication can be unspoken.