YouTube Resources

Communication Theory and Paper Planes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQSL8aqTDLg

A brief review of the communication process; it may set you up for success with this chapter

Perception Matters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_AnWNJPA3c

This quirky couple relates perception to communication in relationships

Visual Communication: Perception

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJWZU4Vjh3c

This video discusses perception with an emphasis on visual communication

Intrapersonal Communication and Self-Concept

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWq3d55jQyg

In this short video, the speaker connects self-concept to intrapersonal communication—that is, communication with the self

What Is Empathy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jrUg_kXjY

A short animation that provides specific detail on empathy

Empathy Practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGLETsDOgc8

This quick clip reviews the essential points of empathy

The Power of Empathy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

An RSA Animation on the distinction between empathy and sympathy and why empathy is important to human relationships

Shame and Empathy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQiFfA7KfF0

Dr Brené Brown discusses the interaction of shame and empathy

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubLrgjL9PY

A short lecture on self-fulfilling prophecies with numerous examples

Social Psychology: Self-Perception Theory and Impression Management

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg3MlBP3Qnk

This high-energy presenter discusses several of the key themes from our chapter

TED Talks

Daniel Tammet, “Different ways of knowing”

https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_tammet_different_ways_of_knowing

Linguist Daniel Tammett, who has synesthesia, relates his unique way of perceiving the world to how people know what we know

Kaustav Dey, “How fashion helps us express who we are—and what we stand for”

https://www.ted.com/talks/kaustav_dey_how_fashion_helps_us_express_who_we_are_and_what_we_stand_for

Fashion marketer Kaustav Dey explains how our clothing expresses who we are, with a political stake

Rebeca Hwang, “The power of diversity within yourself”

https://www.ted.com/talks/rebeca_hwang_the_power_of_diversity_within_yourself

Social investor Rebeca Hwang discusses how her life lived around the globe raised questions about home and identity, and how complex matters of diversity can be

Rocío Lorenzo, “How diversity makes teams more innovative”

https://www.ted.com/talks/rocio_lorenzo_want_a_more_innovative_company_hire_more_women

Management consultant Rocío Lorenzo explains that diverse teams really do solve problems and make decisions more effectively

TED Institute, “Internet of things: Transforming the routine”

https://www.ted.com/watch/ted-institute/ted-ibm/internet-of-things-transforming-the-routine

A short clip that represents the Internet of Things (pp. 80–82) visually as well as verbally

Web Resources

Self-Perceived Communication Competence Scale

http://www.midss.org/content/self-perceived-communication-competence-scale-spcc

Here’s a tool you can try to evaluate your sense of your communication success in a variety of situations

Self-Esteem Fact Sheet

http://us.reachout.com/facts/factsheet/self-esteem

Provides a concise summary of self-esteem and related concepts

Establishing Credibility

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/establishing-credibility.htm

A blog post on building your credibility, with a focus on professional employment

How Do I Look? The Impact of Compliments on Self-Perceived Attractiveness

http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/756/how-do-i-look-the-impact-of-compliments-on-self-perceived-attractiveness

This journal article discusses how compliments interact with one’s self-perception of attractiveness

Women in American Media: A Culture of Misperception

http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/548/women-in-american-media-a-culture-of-misperception

This journal article discusses how women may struggle with representations of beauty and success in Western culture

Facebook Envy: How the Social Network Affects Our Self-Esteem

http://www.wbur.org/2013/02/20/facebook-perfection

A feature article on how we interact with representations on social media

Making Sense of Selfies

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/positively-media/201307/making-sense-selfies

A Psychology Today article on how selfies are changing our sense of self

Erving Goffman: The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

http://employees.cfmc.com/adamb/writings/goffman.htm

This article discusses Goffman’s concepts of face, facework, and self-presentation