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CDM 1150 – 03 Class Notes 2/9/16 Chapter 1: Intro to Human Communication 1.1The Importance of Studying Human Communication  Help to understand how people communicate  Communication differs from other social sciences because it focuses exclusively on the exchange of messages to create meaning  Has a long history dating back to classical era of western civilization o Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle  Communication is a complex activity influenced by a variety of factors o Cultural differences, cognitive abilities, and social norms  Can help attain goals, establish relationships, and develop ones identity  Communication is also a complex process that requires an in-depth understanding of how it works and the ability to apply ones critical thinking skills to communication experiences to learn from and improve from  Co-rumination ( when too much talk is as bad as not enough) o often occurs between friends (more often among adolescents and young adults and women) o Why is it bad  Communication focuses on negative effects  May make the person feel worse and helpless to do anything about it o Suggest conversations that focus on solution offer more effective results.  Critical Thinking (key to successful communication