Interpersonal Communication Lecture Flashcards

Flashcards created from the lecture notes on interpersonal communication, focusing on key concepts, definitions, and principles.

What is the essence of communication according to Virginia Satir?

Communication is to a relationship what breathing is to maintaining life.

What are the personal benefits of studying interpersonal communication?

It includes a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

Define interpersonal communication.

The verbal and nonverbal interaction between two (or more) interdependent people.

What elements are included in interpersonal communication?

Context, messages/channels, feedback, feedforward, source/encoder, noise, and receiver/decoder.

What is noise in the context of communication?

Interference that distorts the message during communication.

What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication?

Synchronous communication occurs when messages are sent and received simultaneously, while asynchronous communication occurs when messages are sent at one time and received later.

What does it mean to say that interpersonal communication is 'transactional'?

It means that it involves mutual influence between participants, where they simultaneously act as speakers and listeners.

What principle highlights the inevitable nature of interpersonal communication?

Interpersonal communication is inevitable, meaning it occurs constantly regardless of intent.

What are the psychological effects of interpersonal communication?

Changes in attitudes, values, beliefs, and emotions.

Explain the difference between impersonal and interpersonal communication.

Impersonal communication relies on social roles and limited emotional exchange, while interpersonal communication is based on personal roles and involves deeper emotional content.