The Interpersonal Communication BookThis text provides a highly interactive presentation of the theory, research, and skills of interpersonal communication, with strong, integrated discussions of diversity, ethics, workplace issues, and technology. Recognized for its ability to help students understand the crucial connection between theory and practice, this eleventh 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 and to apply these to personal, social, and workplace relationships. Contextually-placed web icons in the text's margins direct students to the book's Companion Website where they engage in interactive exercises or simulations that help them gain a better understanding of concepts presented in the text. Superior coverage of cultural diversity, ethics, interpersonal communication in the workplace, and the workings and effects of technology make The Interpersonal Communication Book the best choice for preparing students to communicate successfully in today's world. |
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... listening is probably still your most frequent communication activity . Just think of how you spend your day ; listening probably occupies a considerable amount of time . And effective listening is an important skill . It's interesting ...
... listening is probably still your most frequent communication activity . Just think of how you spend your day ; listening probably occupies a considerable amount of time . And effective listening is an important skill . It's interesting ...
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... Listening ( Responding ) Behavior Gives no feedback , remains relatively motionless , reveals no expression . Seems responsive , but the responses never ... Listening 109 Styles of Effective Listening 109 Empathic and Objective Listening 109.
... Listening ( Responding ) Behavior Gives no feedback , remains relatively motionless , reveals no expression . Seems responsive , but the responses never ... Listening 109 Styles of Effective Listening 109 Empathic and Objective Listening 109.
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... listening . Men , on the other hand , use fewer listening cues in conversation . Men and women act this way to both men and women ; their customary ways of talking don't seem to change depending on whether the listener is male or female ...
... listening . Men , on the other hand , use fewer listening cues in conversation . Men and women act this way to both men and women ; their customary ways of talking don't seem to change depending on whether the listener is male or female ...
Contents
Interpersonal Communication Preliminaries | |
Verbal and Nonverbal covers the varied aspects of verbal | |
The ThirdPerson Effect Chapter 4 93 | |
Copyright | |
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