
Interpersonal Messages Pearson New International Edition, plus MyCommunicationKit without eText
Joseph A. DeVito(Author)
Pearson Education Limited (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 25. October 2013
Book
Mixed media product
978-1-4479-6954-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Engages students with lively and accessible insights into interpersonal skill development
Interpersonal Messages creates a foundation for students to understand the concepts of interpersonal communication and to develop the necessary skills to apply what they have learned through comprehensive coverage, exercises, and real life examples. With a focus on skill-building, this text helps today's students understand how to master interpersonal communication and relationship skills in every area of their personal, social, and professional lives.
MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the DeVito program. Key learning applications include MediaShare, assessment and sample speeches.
This text is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
Personalize Learning-MyCommunicationLab is online learning. MyCommunicationLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment.
Improve Critical Thinking-Learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter help students focus on what they need to learn.
Engage Students-Discussions focus on real-life topics to keep students engaged in the material.
Apply Ethics-Ethical issues in interpersonal communication are addressed.
Support Instructors-A full set of supplements, including MyCommunicationLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need.
Interpersonal Messages creates a foundation for students to understand the concepts of interpersonal communication and to develop the necessary skills to apply what they have learned through comprehensive coverage, exercises, and real life examples. With a focus on skill-building, this text helps today's students understand how to master interpersonal communication and relationship skills in every area of their personal, social, and professional lives.
MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the DeVito program. Key learning applications include MediaShare, assessment and sample speeches.
This text is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
Personalize Learning-MyCommunicationLab is online learning. MyCommunicationLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment.
Improve Critical Thinking-Learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter help students focus on what they need to learn.
Engage Students-Discussions focus on real-life topics to keep students engaged in the material.
Apply Ethics-Ethical issues in interpersonal communication are addressed.
Support Instructors-A full set of supplements, including MyCommunicationLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
630 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4479-6954-9 (9781447969549)
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11/2013
3rd Edition
Pearson Education Limited
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3rd Edition
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Content
In this Section:
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Part I: Preliminaries to Interpersonal Messages
Chapter 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others
Chapter 4: Listening in Interpersonal Communication
Part II: Interpersonal Messages in Context
Chapter 5: Verbal Messages
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Messages
Chapter 7: Emotional Messages
Chapter 8: Conversation Messages
Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types and Theories
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict Management
2) Full Table of Contents
Part I: Preliminaries to Interpersonal Messages
Chapter 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
Why Study Interpersonal Communication
The Nature of Interpersonal Communication
The Elements of Interpersonal Communication
Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Competence
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Cultural Principles
Cultural Differences
Improving Intercultural Communication
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others
The Self in Interpersonal Communication
Perception in Interpersonal Communication
Impression Formation
Impression Management: Goals and Strategies
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 4: Listening in Interpersonal Communication
The Stages of Listening
Listening Barriers
Styles of Listening Effectively
Listening, Culture, and Gender
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Part II: Interpersonal Messages in Context
Chapter 5: Verbal Messages
Principles of Verbal Messages
Confirmation and Disconfirmation
Guidelines for Using Verbal Messages Effectively
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Messages
Principles of Nonverbal Communication
The Channels of Nonverbal Messages
Some Nonverbal Communication Skills
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 7: Emotional Messages
Principles of Emotions and Emotional Messages
Obstacles to Communicating Emotions
Skills for Communicating Emotions
Skills for Responding to Emotions
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 8: Conversation Messages
Principles of Conversation
Conversational Disclosure: Revealing Yourself
Everyday Conversations
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships
Advantages and Disadvantages of Interpersonal Relationships
Relationship Stages
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types and Theories
Friendship Relationships
Love Relationships
Family Relationships
Workplace Relationships
Online-Only Relationships
Relationship Theories
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict Management
What is Interpersonal Conflict?
Principles of Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Management Stages
Conflict Management Strategies
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Part I: Preliminaries to Interpersonal Messages
Chapter 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others
Chapter 4: Listening in Interpersonal Communication
Part II: Interpersonal Messages in Context
Chapter 5: Verbal Messages
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Messages
Chapter 7: Emotional Messages
Chapter 8: Conversation Messages
Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types and Theories
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict Management
2) Full Table of Contents
Part I: Preliminaries to Interpersonal Messages
Chapter 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
Why Study Interpersonal Communication
The Nature of Interpersonal Communication
The Elements of Interpersonal Communication
Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Competence
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Cultural Principles
Cultural Differences
Improving Intercultural Communication
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others
The Self in Interpersonal Communication
Perception in Interpersonal Communication
Impression Formation
Impression Management: Goals and Strategies
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 4: Listening in Interpersonal Communication
The Stages of Listening
Listening Barriers
Styles of Listening Effectively
Listening, Culture, and Gender
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Part II: Interpersonal Messages in Context
Chapter 5: Verbal Messages
Principles of Verbal Messages
Confirmation and Disconfirmation
Guidelines for Using Verbal Messages Effectively
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Messages
Principles of Nonverbal Communication
The Channels of Nonverbal Messages
Some Nonverbal Communication Skills
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 7: Emotional Messages
Principles of Emotions and Emotional Messages
Obstacles to Communicating Emotions
Skills for Communicating Emotions
Skills for Responding to Emotions
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 8: Conversation Messages
Principles of Conversation
Conversational Disclosure: Revealing Yourself
Everyday Conversations
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships
Advantages and Disadvantages of Interpersonal Relationships
Relationship Stages
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types and Theories
Friendship Relationships
Love Relationships
Family Relationships
Workplace Relationships
Online-Only Relationships
Relationship Theories
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict Management
What is Interpersonal Conflict?
Principles of Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Management Stages
Conflict Management Strategies
Messages in the Media Wrap-Up
Summary of Concepts and Skills
Vocabulary Quiz
MyCommunicationLab
Special Features