Message Design Logics

Question 1

what is expressive design logic?

Answer 1

Communication is seen as expressing thoughts and feelings openly and honestly

Has little concern for social rules.

Question 2

what is conventional design logic?

Answer 2

Communication is a social game guided by rules and roles.

Focuses on being appropriate and polite.

Question 3

what is rhetoric design logic?

Answer 3

Communication is a way to create and negotiate social realities

It adapts messages based on the situation and audience

Question 4

what role does situational complexity play in message design logics?

Answer 4

People with more sophisticated design logics (like rhetorical) handle complex situations better

Question 5

how do misunderstandings occur in message design logics?

Answer 5

When people use different design logics, they may misinterpret each other’s intent or message

Question 6

Who developed Message Design Logics theory?

Answer 6

Barbara O’Keefe

Question 7

Chris tells their roommate, “I’m just being honest. I don’t care if it hurts.” Which message design logic is Chris using?
A. Expressive
B. Conventional
C. Rhetorical
D. Defensive

Answer 7

expressive