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Problem: Self Concept Perception and Communication Essay
In Chapter Three of the Understanding Human Communication, the textbook focuses on self-concept, perception, and communication. For this assignment, you will be applying specific course concepts you learned from the chapter to your own life.
Overview:
According to our text, self-concept is "a set of relatively stable set of perceptions that each of us holds of ourselves." Self-concept is formed through experiences, interaction and feedback we receive from others. Our self-concept is developed through our interactions with others and is influenced by culture, mass media, and people.
In this essay, you will explore the formation of your self-concept and how it influences your communication with others. Read Chapter Three in the Understanding Human Communication textbook, The Self, Perception, and Communication. Pay attention to the following topics: external influence on self-concept, self-fulfilling prophecy, and communication and identity management. While reading these sections, identify personal or real-life examples that you will integrate in your essay.