Interpersonal Communication Flashcards
1
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Interpersonal Communication
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- Is a dynamic form of communication between 2 or more people
- Conveys both content and relationship information
- Can be intentional or unintentional
- Is intertwined with ethics
2
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Dynamic
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- Transactional
- Dyadic
- Creates Impact
- It is NOT IMpersonal
3
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Dyadic
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- Involves pairs of people, differentiated forms
4
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“Dynamic” creates impact..
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- Changes participants thoughts, emotions, behavior and relationships
5
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Content Info
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- Actual meaning of words
- Conveyed primarily in words
6
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Relationship Info
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- Signals indicating how you see your bond in terms of status and intimacy
- Nonverbally
ie: voice tones, facial expression, eye contact
7
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Meta Communications
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- Message where communication is the central focus
8
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Intentional or Unintentional
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- Irreversible
- Dynamic
- No two interactions will ever be identical
- No two moments will ever be the same
9
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We communicate to..
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- Achieve Goals
- Self Presentation goals
- Instrumental Goals (daily goals)
- Relationship Goals
10
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Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
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- Physical
- Security
- Social
- Esteem
- Self Actulization
11
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Understanding Communications
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- Culture
- Gender / Sexual Orientation
- Technology
- Dark Side Communications
