COMM 120 Reflection Paper Assignment Instructions Reflection Paper: This assignment is designed to assess your understanding of a theory covered in class and your ability to apply the theory to your lived experiences. In other words, you will apply a theory you learned in class to your own experiences/observations. Ask yourself, how do you see theories operating in the real world? How can a specific theory help you make sense of an interaction, interpret the actions of others, and/or illuminate a social, interpersonal or organizational situation? Turning it in: Your papers should be uploaded to the ‘Assignments’ tab on the Sakai site. Instructions: Choose a theory and choose an observation or experience. Then apply the theory to the chosen experience by explaining how the theory can help us understand the experience. You can choose any theory we’ve discussed the entire semester. Grading Rubric: Papers will be graded holistically, using the following criteria: Format: ____ Paper turned in by due date ____ 3-4 pages, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font, double spaced, 1-inch margins ____ Careful editing to avoid errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and citation ____ Voice of paper sounds cohesive Citations: ____ Paper uses specific quotes from and references to the readings (source citations) ____ All direct quotes include page # ____ All source citations correctly cited in-text and on reference page, using APA style Theory and Application ____ Theory clearly explained: (1) overview of theory presented, and (2) explanation of core theoretical concepts ____ Experience or observation is explained well enough that context is clear to reader ____ Theory concepts and terminology accurately applied to experience or observation ____ Theory concepts adequately applied to experience –meaning, theory is used substantially to discuss the experience, rather than just briefly mentioned ____ Theory used to explain or offer some insight into experience or observation ____ Application appears logical and Paper demonstrates critical thinking Organization: ____ Paper organized in a logical manner, with an intro, body, and conclusion that advance some argument or point ____ Paper has central thesis which is defended with examples and interpretation ____ Introduction contains clear thesis statement stating central claim made in paper ____ Introduction contains clear preview of what you will discuss in paper ____ Transitions made between ideas ____ Conclusion contains clear summary of paper’s argument ____ Conclusion contains culminating statement or overall insight into paper’s analysis Perception COMM 120 Perception The active process of creating meaning by selecting, organizing, and interpreting phenomena. Reality 2 levels of reality: (1) first order realities = physically observable qualities of a thing or situation (2) second order realities = involve attaching meaning to first order things/situations Selection Selection: process of determining what we pay attention to in the world. Intensity, Repetition, Contrast/change 4 Specific Types of Selection Selective Attention: attending to certain environmental stimuli while ignoring others Perceptual Accentuation: seeing what we expect/want to see Selection Selective Exposure: tendency to expose self to people/info that reinforces our opinions Selective Retention: tendency to remember that which reinforces our worldview Awareness Tests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY Organization Organization: process of arranging sensory information in a way that makes sense We organize using perceptual schema (cognitive frameworks) Organization By Schema: – Textbook: Physical constructs, Role construct, Interaction construct, Psychological construct – Once we classify people, we use schemas to make generalizations Organization How are Schemas used? (1) Generalization (prototypes, stereotypes) (2) Punctuation (cause and effect) Organization Scripts: a sequence of expected behaviors for a given situation Interpretation Interpretation: process of attaching meaning to sensory information Influenced by: Expectations, assumptions, experiences, needs, values, world views, culture Interpretation Factors that can cause us to interpret a person’s behavior in one way or another: Relational Satisfaction Expectation Personal Experience Personality Assumptions about Human Behavior Interpretation More easily interpret familiar things because we already have an organizational scheme – New stimuli require creation of new schema, which makes interpretation difficult Negotiation Inner components of perception: Selection, Organization, Interpretation Negotiation: process by which communicators influence each other’s perceptions Influences on Perception Physiological Influences (senses, age, health, biological cycles, cognitive differences) Psychological Influences (mood, self-concept) Social Influences (sex/gender roles, occupational roles, relational roles) Cultural Influences (value of speech/silence) Darkside of Communication: Gaslighting Gaslight effect ? manipulating/controlling another person’s perceptions. Victims of gaslighting ? tend to blame themselves, apologize, offer excuses for another’s behavior Ponder a moment… (1)How has your time in college shifted your perceptions? (2)Have you noticed how certain relationships have affected your perception? Purchase answer to see full attachment Explanation & Answer: 3 pages Tags: Nervous system theory of perception illuminate an organizational situation active process of creating Social lives enjoyed by humans User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.
