Constitutive communication

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Constitutive communication is a process in which communicators use verbal and nonverbal cues to construct the different aspects of their social lives, including their relationships, workplaces, and communities. It suggests that communication is not just the exchange of information but also plays a central role in shaping the social structures in which we live. Choice B is incorrect because constitutive communication argues the opposite, that communication is highly important. Choice C is incorrect because this type of communication is not a linear process, but rather a complex and ongoing process of meaning-making. Choice D is incorrect because while constitutive communication is often described as ephemeral, it ultimately has a lasting impact on our social worlds.

Constitutive Communication