Ch1. Interpersonal Process

Chapter 1 lays the foundation for the course by focusing on recognizing communication needs, exploring transactional communication principles, and discussing characteristics of highly interpersonal communication.

Communication meets physical, identity, social, and practical needs essential for our well-being and social connections, impacting our health and stress levels positively.

Identity answers questions about who we are, where we belong, and our sense of self, emphasizing how language and communication shape our identity and orientation in society.

Social needs are met through relationships, friendships, family, shared interests, and community involvement, playing a vital role in reducing isolation and promoting mental well-being.

Practical needs include day-to-day tasks, communication to accomplish goals, seeking help, and community service, highlighting the importance of effective communication in various contexts.

Maslow's hierarchy emphasizes the importance of meeting fundamental needs such as physical, safety, social, and esteem needs before achieving self-actualization and personal growth.

The transactional communication model emphasizes the dynamic exchange of messages between communicators through channels, considering factors like feedback, noise, context, and environment.

Communication competence involves effective and appropriate communication to achieve goals, emphasizing adaptability, involvement, cognitive complexity, and self-monitoring in interactions.