Intrapersonal Information Processing

Abstract

Intrapersonal communication is discussed on sender-receiver matrix arising from a common stimulus. Variable factors in this mode of communication are: modes of perception, channels for transmission, the stimulus, intentional control and environmental configuration. The channels are classified in terms. of input-output characteristics possession of constant or Markovian memory, capacity of transmission, awareness; measures of span of attention. Interpersonal information processing follows in general the traditional steps of stimulus, interpretation, and response. (S-I-R). The (S-I-R) rests on a lower order-(S-R) process called TOTE (Test-Operate and Test-Exit). Human information processing proceeds through the steps of perception, description, analysis, prediction, testing, and application. The essential components and processes of the first order model of reality has been identified. Motivation, motor skills, components, attitude and drive reduction, goal seeking, and information acquisition aspects are discussed. The systems approach to intrapersonal information environment and the interactive and transactional nature of information processing are discussed.