The “Self” and Communication
In Chapter 2 of your text, Bevan & Sole (2014) lay out many psychological concepts concerning the “self.” These key elements of human psychology are central to how we communicate with ourselves (intrapersonal communication) and others (interpersonal communication).
Prepare: As you prepare to write your discussion for this topic, take a few moments to do the following:
- Read the writing prompt below in its entirety. Note that there are four tasks to complete.
- Define self-concept.
- Define self-image.
- Define self-esteem.
- Reflect on how one of these has impacted your interpersonal communication.