Ch. 1 IC

Types of noise in communication

1. physical 2. psychological 3. semantic 4. syntactic 5. behavioral

Communication Types

1. I-It: people treated as objects 2. I-You: acknowledging each other (majority) 3. I- Thou: acknowledge & cherish all of someone

3 Models of Interpersonal Com

1. Linear Models: Depict communication as a one-way process in which one person acts on another. 2. Interactive Models: Add the idea that communication is a process in which listeners give feedback. 3. Transactional Model: emphasize the dynamism of interpersonal communication and the multiple roles people assume during the process.

Features of Interpersonal Communication

1. Selective: it takes effort, we can't give it to everyone 2. Systemic: structures 3. Process: it's an ongoing process. not a pancea (remedy to all problems) 4. Personal Knowledge: unique relationships bc people are unique 5. Meaning Creating: only you and that person understand

8 Principles of Interpersonal Communication

1. We cannot NOT communicate 2. Interpersonal Communication is irreversible 3. Interpersonal Communication involves ethical choices 4. People construct Meanings in Interpersonal Communication 5. MetaCommunication affects Meanings 6. Interpersonal Communication develops & sustain relationships 7. Interpersonal Communication is Not a Panacea 8. Interpersonal Communication Effectiveness can be learn

Why do humans communicate?

1. affection 2. Inclusion 3. control

Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow)

1. physiological needs 2. safety needs 3. belongingness and love needs 4. esteem needs 5. self actualization needs

Abraham Maslow believed

Basic Needs need to be met in order to communicate abstract need

JOURNAL 1: Choose one of the eight principles for effective interpersonal communication. Describe a situation where this communication principle affectedyour life in a significant way.

Interpersonal communication is not a panacea, it doesn't cure all problems

Interpersonal Communication Competence

The ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and ethically. 1. Develop a range of skills. 2. Adapt communication appropriately. 3. Engage in dual perspective. 4. Monitor your communication. 5. Commit to ethical communication.

Interpersonal need theory- William Schultz

This theory simply stated says that our motivation for communication is based on the needs for affection, inclusion and control.

interpersonal communication

a distinct type of interaction between people

Metacommunication

communication about communication