T2.C4.1 | The Functions | Introduction

​Reflect on the following essential questions then type your answers to each.

Open Ended

Essential Question 1: Why do we communicate?

Open Ended

Essential Question 2: How can I make other people understand my reasons for speaking with them?

Open Ended

Essential Question 3: How can I deliver my message effectively?

​At the end of this lesson, revisit your answers then see if you should change or retain them.

​In our study, function refers to the expectation that determines the way communication is being done.

​Communication has five primary functions:

1. Regulation or control

2. Social interaction

3. Motivation

4. Information

5. Emotional expression

Multiple Choice

Which function is this?

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• Emotional expression

• Information

• Motivation

• Social interaction

Multiple Choice

Which function is this?

Click the play button to listen again.

• Emotional expression

• Information

• Motivation

• Regulation or control.

Multiple Choice

Which function is this?

Click the play button to listen again.

• Emotional expression

• Information

• Motivation

• Regulation or control.

Multiple Choice

Which function is this?

Click the play button to listen again.

• Emotional expression

• Information

• Regulation or control

• Social interaction

Multiple Choice

Which function is this?

Click the play button to listen again.

• Emotional expression

• Information

• Regulation or control

• Social interaction

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