Chapter 3 Intrapersonal Communication

The communication that occurs within your own mind.

Self-Talk Considered inner speech Very important because how you view things in your mind will reflect how things actually turn-out. Positive self-talk: encouraging Negative self-talk: will often not allow you to complete tasks. “The Little Engine that Could”

Self-Talk Lets you think things through Interprets events Interpret messages of others Respond to your own experiences Respond to interactions with others

Self-Talk Researchers say self-talk allows your focus, concentration, and performance to improve. Sports psychologists note that athletes that use positive self-talk during practice, competitions, & injury rehabilitation experience greater success than those who do not.

Perception The process you use to assign meaning to data about yourself or the world around you. Self-talk is often based around perceptions

Sensory Perception Physical process of taking in data through the senses. Think of going outside… it’s cold & therefore you go back into the house to grab a coat.

Selective Perception Mental process of choosing which data or stimuli to focus on from all that are available to you at any given time. What do you tune-in & tune-out?

Selective Perception We notice what is: Intense – how drastic? Unusual – how unique? Repetitious – how often? In tune with our needs – what we like

Developing Selective Perception Skills Stay alert Make choices as to what is important Screen out distractions Monitor & set goals for improvement

Personal Perception Organizing & sorting data in which to pay attention to. This is a filtering process Personal perception is your own understanding of reality You create & assign meaning to events

Factors that Influence Personal Perception Values – reflect your priorities Beliefs – thoughts and ideas you accept as truths Culture – a strong influence on how you view, organize, and interpret the information and messages you receive

Factors that Influence Personal Perception Bias – consistent attitude, viewpoint, or pattern of perception through which we view the world. Prejudice – a preconceived judgment. To pre-judge. Attitudes – either positive or negative. They are hardly ever with no opinion.

Factors that Influence Personal Perception Expectations – what you expect for you to be like and for others around you. Knowledge – the more general knowledge you have, the more that you can make better judgments. Communication Skills – understanding the communication others use.

Checking Your Own Perceptions A question that helps you determine the accuracy and validity of your perceptions.

Checking Personal Perceptions Questions to ask yourself: Do I stay alert? Do I strive for sensory awareness? Am I making conscience choices? Do I focus on what is most important? Am I easily distracted? Do I compare my perceptions to that of others?

Self-Concept Real self – who you really are Perceived self: how others view you Ideal self – who you would like to be Public self – how you act in public Private self – how you are by yourself Professional self – how you act in a job setting

Self Concept Social self – when you interact with others. In social situations Intellectual self – part of you that uses knowledge Emotional self – part of you that processes & uses feelings

Self Concept Physical self – body, athletic ability, gracefulness, coordination, well-being Artistic self – part of you that is creative or artistic.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy A prediction or expectation of an event that shapes your behavior, making the outcome more likely to occur. Negative self-fulfilling prophecy – you tell yourself you can’t. Chances are you won’t Positive self-fulfilling prophecy – telling yourself you can.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Four factors that influence you Self-concept Expectations for self Interactions with others Perceived expectations of others Pg. 89, Figure 3-6

Johari Window Pg. 91, Figure 3-7 Open – everyone knows Blind – others know, but you don’t Hidden – nobody knows, but you do. Secrets Unknown – nobody knows, or not discovered yet