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Basics of Interpersonal Communication

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ISBN-10: 0205401988

ISBN-13: 9780205401987

Edition: 2005

Authors: Scott McLean

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The Basics of Interpersonal Communication is a clear, concise, and engaging text that provides a comprehensive introduction to the field in a low cost format! Principles of communication, relationships and their lifecycles, perception and listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, culture, conflict, and professional and crisis communication. Introductory interpersonal communication.
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Book details

List price: $82.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/22/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Interpersonal Communication
Communication Basics
Definition of Communication
Models of Communication
Essential Components of Communication
Communication in Context
Principles of Communication
Perception and Listening
Why don't we all see things the same way?
Perception and Awareness
Perceptual Differences
Self-Concept and Perception
Eyes, Ears, Heart
Importance of Listening
Kinds of Listening
Stages of Listening
Barriers to Listening
Improving Listening Skills
Verbal Communication
What is Language?
Principles of Verbal Communication
Language as an Obstacle to Communication
Barriers to Communication
Principles of Emotional Communication
Improving Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
What is Nonverbal Communication?
Principles of Nonverbal Communication
Types of Nonverbal Communication
Improving Your Understanding
Focus On Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Self Concept
Self Fulfilling Prophecy
What is Intrapersonal Communication?
What is Interpersonal Communciation
Why Should we Engage in Interpersonal Communication?
Maslow's Heirarchy
Schutz's Interpersonal Needs
Johari Window
Social Penetration Theory
Self-Disclosure
Principles of Self-Disclosure
Relationships
Characteristics of Relationships
Functions of Interpersonal Relationships
Principles of Relationships
Types of Relationships
Content and Relationship Messages
Misconceptions About Communication in Relationships
Skills for Starting Relationships
Interpersonal Communication and Culture
What is Culture?
What is Intercultural Communication?
Understanding Intercultural Communication
Characteristics of Intercultural Communication
Co-cultures
Barriers to Intercultural Communication
Improving Intercultural Communication
Lifecycles of Relationships
How We Engage in Conversation
How We Form Relationships
How We Let Go of Relationships
Relational Dialectics
Key Strategies for Maintaining and Improving Relationships
Interpersonal Communication and Conflict
Principals of Interpersonal Conflict
Process of Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Management Styles
Methods for Managing Conflict
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication
Advantages and Disadvantages of Interpersonal Communication
Open Risk of Physical and Psychological Harm
Family Communication and Conflict
Improving Interpersonal Communication
Professional and Crisis Communication
Preparing for an Interview
What do you Know Already?
What do you Need to Know?
Making Contact
You've Got the Invitation to Interview! Effective Communication in Interpersonal Interaction
Effective Communication in Teams and Groups
Effective Communication in Meetings
Effective Communication in Virtual Meetings
Crisis Communication
A Good and Professional Attitude
Interpersonal Communication and the Emergency Response Professional
Developing Your Own Crisis Communication Plan
Information Needed During an Emergency
Focusing on Your Message
Creating a Place to Communicate
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