5 Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Question 1

List the 5 principles.

Answer 1

1. Connect us with others
2. Interpersonal Communication is irreversible
3. Interpersonal Communication is complicated
4. Interpersonal Communication is governed by rules
5. Context and relationship dimensions.

Question 2

True of false? All interpersonal relationships problems are communication problems?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Unwillingly, we are connected to others and influence one another by our behaviour. In which principle does this statement belong?

Answer 3

1. Communication connects us with others.

Question 4

Which is received our intentions or behaviour?

Answer 4

Our behaviour, intentions cannot be observed outright. Therefore, it is unlikely most will be effected. Unless one puts effort in expressing such.

Question 5

True of False. Is communication essentially information?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

I jokingly called my partner a ‘pig’ to my friends, and denied ever saying this to my partner. They found out, can I reverse this?
Also, what principle would this apply?

Answer 6

The second principle; Interpersonal communication is irreversible. Sure you can admit to this, but it will not erase the memory of what was said. Also, the communication will influence the relationship and the trust established can break down.

Question 7

Is interpersonal communication ever simple?

Answer 7

No, people often have unconscious expectations, implicit messages that are barriers to what is meant. Because what is meant cannot be outrightly observed.

Question 8

Communication is to reduce uncertainty. If so, why?

Question 9

True of false? If a message can be interpreted in a hurtful way, it will.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

If a message can fail, it will?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The less communication there is, the easier it is to succeed

Answer 11

False, communication is used to reduce uncertainty.

Question 12

The more communication there is, the easier it is to succeed.

Answer 12

False, can become overcomplicated. Check the third principle.

Question 13

Interpersonal communication is unrestricted freedom and closeness with another.

Question 14

Within the principles, where do implicit and explicit rules belong.?

Answer 14

No. 4 Interpersonal Communication is governed by rules.

Question 15

Saying ‘Hey loser’ playfully to a friend, holds different weight to. ‘Hey loser’ to a stranger. Where does this belong in the 5 principles?

Answer 15

No. 5 Content and Relationship Dimensions.

To deliver a message simultaneously with relationship cues.