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Communication can be understood by examining the context in which communication takes place and by reviewing some of the theories that govern how communication works within each context.

Part A – Communication Contexts

Directions: Define each communication context.

A.    Intrapersonal:

B.    Interpersonal:

C.    Group:

D.    Organizational:

E.    Public:

F.    Mass:

G.    Intercultural:

Part B – Communication Contexts and Their Related Theories

Directions: Place the appropriate letter of each context above next to its related theory. Then write a brief explanation of each theory.

Theories

1.     ____ Cognitive Dissonance –

2.     ____ Face-Negotiation Theory –

3.     ____ Groupthink –

4.     ____ Communication Privacy Management –

5.     ____ Organizational Information Theory –

6.     ____ Spiral of Silence –

7.     ____ Rhetoric/Dramatism/Narrative Paradigm –