Interpersonal Communication Book, The: Pearson New International Edition
Pearson Education Limited (Verlag)
978-1-292-02516-2 (ISBN)
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Recognized for its ability to help students understand the crucial connection between theory and practice, this thirteenth edition presents a comprehensive view of the theory and research in interpersonal communication and, at the same time, guides students to improve a wide range of interpersonal skills. The text emphasizes how to choose among those skills and make effective communication choices in a variety of personal, social, and workplace relationships. Superior coverage of cultural diversity, ethics, interpersonal communication in the workplace, and the integration of face-to-face and computer-mediated communication make The Interpersonal Communication Book the best choice for preparing students to communicate successfully in today's world.
Teaching & Learning Experience
Personalize Learning-"Test Yourself" self-assessmentsinterspersed throughout each chapter ask students to analyze their own thoughts and behaviors on a variety of interpersonal issues. These interactive quizzes personalize the material for students and help engage them in the text and the course. MyCommunicationLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. With tools such as MediaShare (our video upload and commenting tool), MyOutline, and self-assessments in MyPersonalityProfile, MySpeechLab works with students and instructors to personalize the learning experience and make it more effective.
Improve Skill Development and Application-"Understanding Interpersonal Skills" boxes complement the theory and research boxes by highlighting and reinforcing the major skills discussed throughout the text: First the boxes present a skills-related concept and then the students apply the skills to their own communication behavior and choices through a "Working with Interpersonal Skills" activity. Chapter summaries (including QR links to audio summaries), key terms, and additional activities on MyCommunicationLab.com emphasize skill-building and applications.
Engage Students- "ViewPoints" photo captions make every interior photo a truly integrated and pedagogically sound part of the text by presenting a substantive issue to stimulate class discussion and to provide insight into the ways in which interpersonal communication works. "Interpersonal Choice Points," brief scenarios asking students to apply the material in the chapter to a specific interaction, encourage them to apply the research and theory discussed in the text to real-life situations.
ExploreExamples of interpersonal communication in a variety of contexts:culture, gender, technology, workplace, and ethics.
Emphasize Learning Outcomes - - Objectives preface each chapter and provide a clear statement of what the reader should learn (knowledge) and be able to do (skill) after reading the chapter.
Understand Theory and Research - Contemporary theory and research findings are included throughout and are referenced in APA format. "Understanding Interpersonal Theory & Research" boxes in every chapter highlight relevant theories and research and help illustrate how theory can be provocative and often practical. Students also can access Pearson's MySearchLab where students can get extensive help on the research process as well as can access four databases of credible and reliable source material (for details, please see www.mysearchlab.com ). MySearchLab also contains an AutoCite feature that assists students in the creation of a Works Cited document (using APA, MLA, or Chicago formats), as well as Pearson's SourceCheck, which encourages students to accurately document and cite their sources.
Support Instructors- Strong supplements package along with activities and assessments in MyCommunicationLab. ClassPrep, located within MySpeechLab, contains videos, lectures, classroom activities, audio clips, and more.
Table of Contents:
PART ONE: PRELIMINARIES TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
1. Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
Why Study Interpersonal Communication
The Nature of Interpersonal Communication
Elements of Interpersonal Communication
Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Ethical Questions
Understanding Theory & Research: Communication Theories and Research
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Mindfulness
2. Culture and Interpersonal Communication
Culture
Cultural Differences
Principles for Effective Intercultural Communication
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: Ethnocentrism Scale
Test Yourself: What's Your Cultural Orientation?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Culture and Ethics
Understanding Theory & Research: Culture Shock
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Cultural Sensitivity
3. Perception and the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication
The Self in Interpersonal Communication
Perception in Interpersonal Communication
Impression Formation
Impression Management: Goals and Strategies
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: How's Your Self-Esteem?
Test Yourself: How Accurate Are You at People Perception?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: The Ethics of Impression Management
Understanding Theory & Research: The Just World Hypothesis
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Other-Orientation
4. Listening in Interpersonal Communication
The Importance of Listening
The Process of Listening
Listening Barriers
Styles of Effective Listening
Culture, Gender, and Listening
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: How Do You Listen?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Ethical Listening
Understanding Theory & Research: Listening to Lying
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Openness
PART TWO. INTERPERSONAL MESSAGES
5. Verbal Messages
Principles of Verbal Messages
Guidelines for Using Verbal Messages Effectively
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: How Assertive Are Your Messages?
Test Yourself: Can You Distinguish Facts from Inferences?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Lying
Understanding Theory & Research: Theories of Gender Differences
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Metacommunication
6. Nonverbal Messages
Principles of Nonverbal Communication
Channels of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication Competence
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: Do You Avoid Touch?
Test Yourself: What's Your Time?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Interpersonal Silence
Understanding Theory & Research: Theories about Space
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Immediacy
7. Emotional Messages
Principles of Emotions and Emotional Messages
Obstacles to Communicating Emotions
Emotional Competence
Emotional Responding
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: How Do You Feel about Communicating Feelings?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Motivational Appeals
Understanding Theory & Research: Theories of Emotions
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Flexibility
Handling Anger: A Special Case Illustration
Anger Management: SCREAM Before You Scream
8. Conversational Messages
Principles of Conversation
Conversational Disclosure: Revealing Yourself
Organizational Conversation
Everyday Conversations
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: How Polite Are You?
Test Yourself: How Do You Small Talk?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: The Ethics of Gossip
Understanding Theory & Research: Online Relationship Theories
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Expressiveness
PART THREE. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
9. Interpersonal Relationships
Relationship Stages
Relationship Theories
Relationship Communication
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: What Is Attractive to You?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Your Obligation to Reveal Yourself
Understanding Theory & Research: Relationship Commitment
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Empathy
10. Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management
Preliminaries to Interpersonal Conflict
Principles of Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Management Stages
Conflict Management Strategies
Summary
Key Terms
My Communication Lab Explorations
Special Features
Test Yourself: How Verbally Aggressive Re You?
Ethics in Interpersonal Communication: Ethical Fighting
Understanding Theory & Research: Conflict and Gender
Understanding Interpersonal Skills: Equality
Glossary of Interpersonal Communication Concepts and Skills
References
Index
Credits
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2013 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Harlow |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 217 x 274 mm |
| Gewicht | 642 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Kommunikationswissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-292-02516-6 / 1292025166 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-292-02516-2 / 9781292025162 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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