CMN 001 Midterm Study Guide Test.

CMN 001 Midterm Study Guide Test.Role Relationship - correct answer simple, non-interpersonal, not memorable, replaceable (interaction with a store clerk) Interpersonal Relationship - correct answer unique, irreplaceable, requires an understanding of partners psychy Close Relationship - correct answer an interpersonal relationship with the addition of: 1. emotional attachment 2. need fulfillment 3. Irreplaceable ("best friend" / "first love") Interpersonal Communication - correct answer how people communicate (both verbally and non-verbally) in dyads and small groups (families). - Mutual influence - Repeated Interactions - Unique interaction patterns (the way person A communicate with person B is different than how person A communicates with person C) - Can be between any two people Relational Communication - correct answer A subset of interpersonal expression and interpretation of vital/everyday messages of two people in a close relationship 6 principles of Interpersonal Communication - correct answer 1. Non-verbal and verbal messages are exchanged through different channels 2. Communication is inevitable : an individual is ALWAYS communicating in face-to-face interactions 3. People use interpersonal communication to fulfill goals - Self-representational: the image we convey - Relational: how we communicate feelings about others - Instrumental: task oriented (money) 4. Varies in effectiveness - Successful: when there is a shared meaning between the sender and receiver - Attempted: when the sender intentionally sends a message that the receiver fails to receive - Misinterpretation: an unintentional message that is misconstrued by the receiver - Unintentional Com: unintentional message that the receiver observes and interprets correctly 5. Every message contains both content (literal) and relational (context needed for interpretation) information