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LCH2019

Introduction to
Communication Studies
PERCEIVING AND UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER 3 (PP. 41-47, 53-56)
SUGGESTED ANSWER (ACTIVITIES 1-3)
Activity 1 (Suggested Answer)
A couple’s quarrel: After a dinner with Lulu’s parents

Lulu: Why don’t you chat with my mum and dad tonight?
Can’t you show more respect to them?

Robert: What do you mean? Just because I don’t talk to


someone, it doesn’t mean I don’t have respect for
the person. I was just carried away by… why don’t
you care about me being quiet instead?

1. What is the problem here?


Their schemata (stereotypes, scripts) differ much.
2. What is Lulu’s stereotype of a good spouse?
Show respect to her parents
3. What is Lulu’s script of having dinner with parents?
Talk with parents to show respect

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Activity 1 (Suggested Answer)
A couple’s quarrel: After a dinner with Lulu’s parents

Lulu: Why don’t you chat with my mum and dad tonight?
Can’t you show more respect to them?

Robert: What do you mean? Just because I don’t talk to


someone, it doesn’t mean I don’t have respect for
the person. I was just carried away by… why don’t
you care about me being quiet instead?

4. What is Robert’s stereotype of a good spouse?


Be sensitive to his emotions; not complaining easily
5. What is Robert’s script of having dinner with parents?
Talking is not necessary
6. How could they resolve the conflict?
• Understand each other’s schemata (and family background)
better
• Robert may make occasional small talks with Lulu’s parents
3
• Lulu should ask what went wrong with Robert
A. Attributions: Activity 2
(Suggested Answer)
Example/ You receive 45/50 in Introduction to Communication Studies mid-term
Attribution Test
Locus Internal External
I am smart./ I study very hard. The lecturer teaches well.

Stability Stable Unstable


I always study hard for every mid- I happen to know the correct
term test./ I get good results in answer of every question in this
every test and exam. particular mid-term test.
Specificity Global Specific
I am smart./ I am gifted at studying. I perform especially well in courses
related to communication.
Responsi- Within personal control Beyond personal control
bility I revise what I learn every week. I am lucky that the test is not difficult.
A. Attributions: Activity 3
(Suggested Answer)
Circle attribution labels for the following reasons given.
1. I am late because my sister wouldn’t let me use the
washroom.
Internal/ External; Stable/ Unstable; Global/ Specific;
Within Personal Control/ Beyond Personal Control
2. I didn’t get the job because other applicants were more
qualified.
Internal/ External; Stable/ Unstable; Global/ Specific;
Within Personal Control/ Beyond Personal Control
3. I nailed the last lecture because I used ample of vivid
examples.
Internal/ External; Stable/ Unstable; Global/ Specific;
Within Personal Control/ Beyond Personal Control
4. I have a lot of soldiers because I’m super pretty.
Internal/ External; Stable/ Unstable; Global/ Specific;
Within Personal Control/ Beyond Personal Control

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