interpersonal communication
the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
face-to-face communication
Situations in which the participants who are physically or bodily present speak directly to one another during the interaction.
interpersonal needs theory
This theory simply stated says that our motivation for communication is based on the needs for affection, inclusion and control
Abraham Maslow Proposal
we communicate to meet needs which are
-self actualization
-esteem
-love and belonging
-safety
-physiological
Principle 1
we cannot NOT communicate
Principle 2
Interpersonal communication is irreversible
Principle 3
involves ethical choices
Principle 4
people construct meanings in personal communication
Principle 5
Metacommunication affects meanings
Principle 6
develops and sustains relationships
Principle 7
interpersonal communication is not a panacca
Principle 8
Interpersonal communication effectiveness can be learned
selective
happens between people who want to engage with each other
Personal Knowledge
each relationship has its own patterns, rhythms, and vocabulary
(feel safe and comfortable)
meaning creating
attaching meaning to words we exchange
linear models
A one-way process, in which one person acts on another
(5 questions are answered)
(added noise)