Individual Communication Styles a 350- to 700-word paper describing the following; The communication process model Differences between

ween the four major communication styles Benefits of using particular communication styles The importance of the communication process in law enforcement

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Post your paper as an attachment. The purpose of communication is to send your message effectively to the receiver/readers. Communication links people who believe in a common cause, together with a view to strengthen relationships. Communication is the transduction of emotions and or thoughts from one to another. The purpose is to intentionally create harmony or dissonance with the sender and receiver.
Communication styles can vary widely from one culture to another and even within the same cultures. Some aspects of communication that this can be seen include language usage and non-verbal communication. In language usage, one can see that words and phrases can be used in different ways. An example of this can be seen in the English language with the meaning of yes. Many countries use the English language; however, this one simple word could have the meaning of maybe, Ill consider it, to definitely so, and many shades in between these meanings. For the counselor working with multi-cultural clients, the knowledge of the word meaning and phrases between cultures is important. For example, if the marriage and family therapist ask a couple if they are willing to work on their marital problems and the couple replies, yes, the counselor would have a better understanding of the couples commitment by understanding this word in the context of the clients culture (DePraw, 1997). Non-verbal communication also varies from culture to culture, as well as the degree of importance that a culture places on non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not limited to facial expressions and gestures. It also includes how one sits, personal distance, and sense of time. There are also differences from one culture to another in the appropriate degree of assertiveness. If one is not aware of this, misunderstandings can occur. For example, African Americans, Jews, and Italian American will show an increase in volume in an exciting conversation they are having amongst friends. However, in the white culture, this is often an indication of a brewing argument and will demonstrate their apprehension to the loud discussion (DePraw, 1997). Since varying cultures have varying communication styles, it becomes imperative for the counselor to be able to contrast...