undistorted communication

is a kind of communication where the force of argument or reason prevails in discussion.

a (cf. Habermas, 1968... Ape!, 1979).i. Distorted and undistorted communication. Communication among individuals is an essential feature of human interaction, from birth, through socialization, and in social interactions and relationships. Given this, it is important for society to provide a means whereby there can be undistorted or authentic communication among members of society. Habermas's view of undistorted communication is where the force of argument or reason prevails in discussion. This occurs only when there is some ability for all affected to be participants in communication, when participants are able to develop some common understandings, and when there is a willingness of participants to listen to ideas and arguments presented. In these situations, it is not ideology, status of participant, or force or threat of force, that affects the outcome of discussion but the rational and reasoned arguments about the validity of a particular claims. . . . . . Adams and Sadie state that it is the 'conditions under which social goals and values can be discussed on a rational, egalitarian basis so that a consensus can be reached on the ends and values to be pursued' (p. 77). . . . ..In contrast, distorted communication occurs when these conditions are not met, when there is psychological repression, social power, and ideological domination (Elliott, pp. 140-142). Adams and Sadie identify distorted communication with false consciousness (p. 77). While this is a form of distorted communication, it seems unlikely it can all be categorized as this. In any case, false consciousness is a concept that is often poorly understood and applied. . . . . Examples of limited, biased, or one-sided forms of distorted communication where those of different status in society are in discussions: deference of subordinates to those with greater power or status, unwillingness of an employer to present arguments in negotiations between a union and an employer, and employee-employer relations. In each of these cases, the force of argument may be insufficient to change the views or actions of those with greater status or power. Means of doing this may be associated with those in a superior position ignoring issues raised, denying evidence, asserting positions and arguments which a subordinate may not understand or be unable to verify, or commanding the subordinate to act in a particular way. While a form of communication, these latter circumstances are distorted by unequal social relationships, where dominant has greater influence on the outcome, not by reason of being correct or having a better argument, but because of their power, status, or position.

undistorted communication, n.All

undistorted communication