Interpersonal Communication, plus MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText
7th Edition
Published on 14. August 2013
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978-1-4479-5362-3 (ISBN)
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Emphasizes the importance of relating to others
Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others emphasizes the importance of communication confidence in a variety of interpersonal relationships and interpersonal contexts. The text offers exceptional coverage of cultural diversity to help students understand and adapt to differences while learning how to establish common links with others.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
702 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4479-5362-3 (9781447953623)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Part I: Interpersonal Communication Foundations
Chapter 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Communication and Self
Chapter 3: Interpersonal Communication and Perception
Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others
Part II: Interpersonal Communication Skills
Chapter 5: Listening and Responding Skills
Chapter 6: Verbal Communication Skills
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication Skills
Chapter 8: Conflict Management Skills
Part III: Interpersonal Communication in Relationships
Chapter 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 10: Managing Relationship Challenges
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Workplace
2) Full Table of Contents
Part I: Interpersonal Communication Foundations
Chapter 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication Defined
Interpersonal Communication's Importance to Your Life
Interpersonal Communication and the Communication Process
Interpersonal Communication Principles
Interpersonal Communication and Technology
Interpersonal Communication Competence
Applying An Other-Orientation to Being a Competent Interpersonal Communicator
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Communication and Self
Self-Concept: Who You Think You Are
Self-Esteem: Your Self-Worth
Facework: Presenting Your Self Image To Others
How to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Self and Interpersonal Relationships
Applying An Other-Orientation to Self and Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 3: Interpersonal Communication and Perception
Understanding Interpersonal Perception
Forming Impressions of Others
Interpreting the Behavior of Others
Identifying Barriers to Accurate Interpersonal Perception
Improving Interpersonal Perception Skills
Applying An Other-Orientation to Interpersonal Perception
Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others
Understanding Diversity: Describing Our Differences
Understanding Culture: Dimensions of Our Mental Software
Barriers to Effective Intercultural Communication
Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
Applying An Other-Orientation to Diversity: The Platinum Rule
Part II: Interpersonal Communication Skills
Chapter 5: Listening and Responding Skills
Listening Defined
Listening Styles
Listening Barriers
Improving Your Listening Skills
Improving Your Responding Skills
Improving Your Confirmation Skills
Applying An Other-Orientation to Listening and Responding Skills
Chapter 6: Verbal Communication Skills
How Words Work
The Power of Words
How To Manage Misunderstandings
How to Use Words of Support
How to Apologize
How to Be Assertive
Applying An Other-Orientation to Enhancing Your Verbal Skills
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication Skills
Identifying the Importance of Nonverbal Messages
Understanding Nonverbal Communication Codes
How to Improve Your Skill in Interpreting Nonverbal Communication
How to Improve Your Skill in Expressing Nonverbal Messages
Applying An Other-Orientation to Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 8: Conflict Management Skills
Conflict Defined
Conflict Myths
Conflict Types
Conflict and Power
Conflict Management Styles
Conflict Management Skills
Applying An Other-Orientation to Conflict Management
Part III: Interpersonal Communication in Relationships
Chapter 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
Interpersonal Relationships Defined
Genesis of Interpersonal Relationships: Attraction
Stages of Interpersonal Relationship Development
Theories of Interpersonal Relationship Development
Applying An Other-Orientation to Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 10: Managing Relationship Challenges
Relationship Challenges
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
Relationship De-Escalation and Termination
Applying An Other-Orientation to Relationship Challenges
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance
Friendship
Romantic Relationships
Interpersonal Relationship Strategies
Applying An Other-Orientation to Friends and Romantic Partners
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Workplace
Family Relationships
Workplace Relationships
Applying An Other-Orientation to Family and Workplace Relationships
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Part I: Interpersonal Communication Foundations
Chapter 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Communication and Self
Chapter 3: Interpersonal Communication and Perception
Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others
Part II: Interpersonal Communication Skills
Chapter 5: Listening and Responding Skills
Chapter 6: Verbal Communication Skills
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication Skills
Chapter 8: Conflict Management Skills
Part III: Interpersonal Communication in Relationships
Chapter 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 10: Managing Relationship Challenges
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Workplace
2) Full Table of Contents
Part I: Interpersonal Communication Foundations
Chapter 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication Defined
Interpersonal Communication's Importance to Your Life
Interpersonal Communication and the Communication Process
Interpersonal Communication Principles
Interpersonal Communication and Technology
Interpersonal Communication Competence
Applying An Other-Orientation to Being a Competent Interpersonal Communicator
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Communication and Self
Self-Concept: Who You Think You Are
Self-Esteem: Your Self-Worth
Facework: Presenting Your Self Image To Others
How to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Self and Interpersonal Relationships
Applying An Other-Orientation to Self and Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 3: Interpersonal Communication and Perception
Understanding Interpersonal Perception
Forming Impressions of Others
Interpreting the Behavior of Others
Identifying Barriers to Accurate Interpersonal Perception
Improving Interpersonal Perception Skills
Applying An Other-Orientation to Interpersonal Perception
Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others
Understanding Diversity: Describing Our Differences
Understanding Culture: Dimensions of Our Mental Software
Barriers to Effective Intercultural Communication
Improving Intercultural Communication Competence
Applying An Other-Orientation to Diversity: The Platinum Rule
Part II: Interpersonal Communication Skills
Chapter 5: Listening and Responding Skills
Listening Defined
Listening Styles
Listening Barriers
Improving Your Listening Skills
Improving Your Responding Skills
Improving Your Confirmation Skills
Applying An Other-Orientation to Listening and Responding Skills
Chapter 6: Verbal Communication Skills
How Words Work
The Power of Words
How To Manage Misunderstandings
How to Use Words of Support
How to Apologize
How to Be Assertive
Applying An Other-Orientation to Enhancing Your Verbal Skills
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication Skills
Identifying the Importance of Nonverbal Messages
Understanding Nonverbal Communication Codes
How to Improve Your Skill in Interpreting Nonverbal Communication
How to Improve Your Skill in Expressing Nonverbal Messages
Applying An Other-Orientation to Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 8: Conflict Management Skills
Conflict Defined
Conflict Myths
Conflict Types
Conflict and Power
Conflict Management Styles
Conflict Management Skills
Applying An Other-Orientation to Conflict Management
Part III: Interpersonal Communication in Relationships
Chapter 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
Interpersonal Relationships Defined
Genesis of Interpersonal Relationships: Attraction
Stages of Interpersonal Relationship Development
Theories of Interpersonal Relationship Development
Applying An Other-Orientation to Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 10: Managing Relationship Challenges
Relationship Challenges
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
Relationship De-Escalation and Termination
Applying An Other-Orientation to Relationship Challenges
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance
Friendship
Romantic Relationships
Interpersonal Relationship Strategies
Applying An Other-Orientation to Friends and Romantic Partners
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Workplace
Family Relationships
Workplace Relationships
Applying An Other-Orientation to Family and Workplace Relationships