2 Interpersonal Communication Assignments

Ch. 3

Module 2 Lesson 1:

Pre Assignment (Things you should consider to prepare for this assignment):

· Read your textbook about self-concept and social comparison (Chapter 3)

· How do you manage your identity when you're at work? With your friends? With your family?

· Do you think that who you think you are lines up with who other people think you are? Why or why not?

Assignment (Actual assignment that you will submit):

1. Take this assessment: Myer's Briggs Personality Assessment (Links to an external site.) and describe in your own words what each letter of your personality means.

2. What is your personality type/acronym?

3. For each letter of your personality, do you believe this is a positive or negative component of your self-concept? Why?

4. Do you believe your personality changes depending on the type of interaction, whether it be face-to-face or online? Why or why not?

5. Have you ever compared your personality to anyone else? Describe the scenario and whether this social comparison affected you negatively or positively.