Interpersonal Process Flashcards

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Why Do We Communicate?

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  1. Physical needs
  2. Identity needs
  3. Social needs
  4. Practical needs

Communicate.

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Why do we communicate? Explain each step

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why we communicate:

1.	Practical needs: We communicate to get things done in our daily lives, like asking for help or giving instructions.
2.	Physical needs: Communication can help keep us safe and meet basic needs, like calling for help in an emergency.
3.	Safety needs: We communicate to feel secure, like asking questions to understand a situation better.
4.	Social needs: Talking helps us connect with others, build friendships, and feel part of a group.
5.	Self-esteem needs: Communication helps us feel good about ourselves through praise, encouragement, or feedback.
6.	Self-actualization: This is about reaching our full potential, where communication helps us grow, learn, and express who we truly are.
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Insights from communication Model

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Communication principles

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Interpersonal communication

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• Quantitative: Any interaction between two people
• Dyad: Two people interacting
• Qualitative: When people treat one another as unique individuals, regardless of the context in which the interaction occurs or the number of people involved

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To effectively communicate you must ?

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Try to understand and respect each other
Be sensitive to each other’s unique needs and situations
Consider cultural, religious, personal practices and meanings
Appreciate stress, problems and frustrations effect both how the message is sent and received

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