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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.03%3A_Communication_PrinciplesAs we develop our understanding of not only communication as a whole, but more specifically interpersonal communication, there are some basic principles of communication that will lay the groundwork f...As we develop our understanding of not only communication as a whole, but more specifically interpersonal communication, there are some basic principles of communication that will lay the groundwork for our exploration in the chapters ahead. In this section we will discuss how communication is learned and then we will focus on the continuous, unrepeatable, irreversible, nature of communication.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.08%3A_SummaryWe hope this chapter has helped laid the foundation for a deeper exploration of interpersonal communication in the coming chapters. Now that you have a basic understanding of communication we hope you...We hope this chapter has helped laid the foundation for a deeper exploration of interpersonal communication in the coming chapters. Now that you have a basic understanding of communication we hope you are as excited to explore interpersonal communication as we are.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_CommunicationCommunication is fundamental to our lives but much of the time it remains unconscious and unexamined. We communicate because we must. But just because we communicate doesn’t mean we do it effectively....Communication is fundamental to our lives but much of the time it remains unconscious and unexamined. We communicate because we must. But just because we communicate doesn’t mean we do it effectively. In this first chapter we will define interpersonal communication, examine why communication is so fundamental to our existence, lay out the various models of communication, explore fundamental communication principles, and finally talk about what constitutes ethical communication.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.04%3A_Models_of_CommunicationCommunication is not linear, we are simultaneously sending and receiving, encoding and decoding, managing several channels, across contexts, all while we try and block out noise. There are many models...Communication is not linear, we are simultaneously sending and receiving, encoding and decoding, managing several channels, across contexts, all while we try and block out noise. There are many models of communication and there are many components within these models that will be discussed in detail throughout this chapter.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.07%3A_Ethical_CommunicationEthics in the broadest sense asks questions about what we believe to be right and wrong. Communication ethics asks these questions when reflecting on our communication. Everyday we have to make commun...Ethics in the broadest sense asks questions about what we believe to be right and wrong. Communication ethics asks these questions when reflecting on our communication. Everyday we have to make communicative choices, some of these choices will be more or less ethical than other options. It is because we have these different options that our ethics are tested. We can never really say that something is completely ethical or unethical especially when it comes to communication.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.02%3A_Defining_Interpersonal_CommunicationAs we begin our exploration of interpersonal communication together, we need to start with a basic understanding of what we mean when we say communication. The examples provided in our introduction de...As we begin our exploration of interpersonal communication together, we need to start with a basic understanding of what we mean when we say communication. The examples provided in our introduction demonstrate that when we communicate, we understand that it is happening but, if we step back and try to define what is happening in each of those interactions it can be more difficult. Take a minute and define communication in a sentence or two. It is more difficult than it seems!
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_CommunicationLearning Objectives Define and identify the main functions of interpersonal communication. Discuss human needs and how interpersonal communication fulfills those needs. Examine the principles of commu...Learning Objectives Define and identify the main functions of interpersonal communication. Discuss human needs and how interpersonal communication fulfills those needs. Examine the principles of communication. Explain the different parts of the model of communication. Thumbnail: People on laptops in a coffee shop Studying, Sean Benesh, Unsplash
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection-OERI/01%3A_Introduction_to_Interpersonal_Communication/1.05%3A_Interpersonal_Communication_Fulfills_Our_NeedsStudying communication is important for several different reasons. Improving communication will help us better understand the role that communication serves in our lives. In this section we will talk ...Studying communication is important for several different reasons. Improving communication will help us better understand the role that communication serves in our lives. In this section we will talk specifically about physical, instrumental, social, and identity needs.
