Interpersonal Communication
The degree to which we like or appreciate others is called?
Affinity
The process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and that would not normally be known by others.
Self Disclosure
Is contextually deemed interpersonal.
mediated relationships
the emotional tone of a relationship as it is expressed in the messages that the partners send and receive
communication climate
Scholars say that ______, not quantity, distinguishes interpersonal communication.
Quality
What makes self disclosure easier in today's time?
Provides steady stream of information, albeit most is trivial.
Mobile Devices
What is a confirming response?
A message that expresses respect and valuing of the other person.
A ______ message and ______ message is virtually found in every verbal statement, even the most impersonal.
Content, Relational
What are the two common reasons people self disclose?
For Reciprocity and Self clarification.
Asynchronous channels
emails, texts
The most fundamental act of confirmation
What is a better predictor of relational satisfaction than liking, or even loving?
Respect
Two ways, shown by the social penetration model in which communication can be more or less disclosing.
Breath + Depth
can be seen as less genuine than face to face communication
electronic communication
Spiral
reciprocal communication pattern in which each person's message reinforces the other's
If I say " I don't like the way you said that to me." "JK" or "I appreciate how honest you've been." I am using what problem solving tool?
Metacommunication
3 Questions to ask before disclosing info?
Are the amounts appropriate?
Is the other person important to you?
Is risk reasonable?
Is disclosure relevant to situation?
Is disclosure reciprocated?
Will effect be constructive?
Is it clear + understandable?
Suggested that Personal computers be named interpersonal computers
Steve Jobs
Th first type pf defense provoking behavior Gibb noted
Evaluative Communication