This type of communication strategy is pervasive and aimed at influencing other peoples perceptions

Catharisis - "get it off your chest"

Self-clarification - clarify your beliefs, opinions, thoughts, attitudes, and feelings by talking the problem out

self validation - "I think I did the right thing"... you're looking for validation of your behavior and confirmation of a belief you hold of yourself

reciprocity - one''s person's act of self disclosure increases the odds that the other person will reveal personal information.

impression formation - study found that men/women's attractiveness was associated with the amount of self disclosure in conversations

relationship maintenance and enhancement - We like people who disclose personal information to us

moral obligation - People who are HIV positive have a moral obligation to tell their healthcare provider/partners

What involves the communication strategies people use to influence how others view them?

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them. Also called "impression management."

What is a technique for improving either self perception or perception of others?

We can improve our perceptions of others by developing empathetic listening skills, becoming aware of stereotypes and prejudice, and engaging in self-reflection. Perception checking is a strategy that allows us to monitor our perceptions of and reactions to others and communication.

How does self perception influence communication?

Our perceptions of ourselves influence our communications with others. For example, if we believe we are always right, then by definition, when someone disagrees with us, we believe they are wrong. If we perceive of ourselves as tolerant of difference, we will try to not be critical of those unlike ourselves.

What is perception in communication quizlet?

Perception. -the process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information. -although it is a largely COGNITIVE and PSYCHOLOGICAL process, how we perceive the people and objects around us affects our communication.