COM 1000 Lecture 9: Interpersonal Communication
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The process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening. Make predictions based on information about the other person. Use knowledge of the other as a unique person as the basis for the interaction. Make guesses about the conversation based on sociological or cultural information. Use general social interaction rules as the basis for the interaction. Associations between two people who are interdependent, who use some consistent patterns of interaction, and who have interacted for an extended period of time. The process of making intentional revelations about oneself that others would be unlikely to know and that generally constitute private, sensitive, or confidential information. Allows us to develop a greater understanding of ourselves. Allows us to develop a more positive attitude about ourselves and others. Allows us to establish more meaningful relationship with others. Negative disclosure is directly related to relational intimacy.