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CH. 1. Universals of Interpersonal Communication. Selective Systemic Unique Ongoing. Quantitative Qualitative. Interpersonal Communication. Quantitative or Dyadic Approach. between 2 persons who have an established relationship. Qualitative or Developmental Approach.
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CH. 1 Universals of Interpersonal Communication
Selective Systemic Unique Ongoing Quantitative Qualitative Interpersonal Communication
Quantitative or Dyadic Approach between 2 persons who have an established relationship
Qualitative or Developmental Approach two-person communication based on psychological data, Explanatory knowledge, and personally established rules.
Elements of Interpersonal Communication A. Source-Receiver = of messages simultaneously
Encode = form messages Decode = decipher messages • break down and assign meaning for understanding
Competence is your ability to communicate effectively interpersonal competence = ability to adjust your communication according to the context
Feedback = message sent by the receiver of a message, back to the original sender Messages Verbal or Nonverbal
Feed-forward = is information given prior to the main message 1. sets you up to receive the information in a particular way
Channel = medium through which the message is transmitted Always involves the 5 senses
Noise = anything that interferes with the transmission of a message creates inaccuracies
physical = environment • physiological = biological problems of the communicators • psychological = mental interference located in the minds of the communicators
Semantic = language problemsContext = influences the form and content of messages
physical = setting temporal = time social-psychological status of relationship cultural = influences values, morals, beliefs Purpose = variety Ethics = every act has a moral dimension
II. Transactional Process • A. Is a Process = continual and ever changing • B. Elements are Interdependent = a change in one = a change in all
The Nature of Communication The Communication Model
The Nature of Communication • Communication is Unavoidable • Communication Operates on Two Levels • Content Messages • Relational Messages • Communication is Irreversible • Communication is a Process Communication Principles Continued...
The Nature of Communication • Communication is Not a Panacea • Communication Often Presents Ethical Challenges • The Golden Rule Standard • The Professional Ethic • The “60 Minutes” Test Communication Principles
Content & Relational Dimensions • Content Dimension = the information that tells what behavior is expected
Relational Dimension =tells us how to interpret the content • implications from two dimensions • gender differences
Process of Adjustment = learning another's unique system of signals over time. Communication Accommodation = adjusting speaking style for listeners to gain social approval