SSW101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Interpersonal Communication, Belongingness, Unconscious Communication
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Chapter 1: exploring interpersonal communication pg 1-35. Interpersonal needs theory developed by william schutz: states that our tendency to create and sustain relationships flows out of 3 basic needs, affection the desire to give and receive love and liking. If you discover you have bed bugs in your apartment, you would need to communicate and let your landlord know so that your safety needs are met. If someone threatens you, you communicate with law enforcement. 300% more likely to die prematurely heart disease is also more common in those who like interpersonal relationships. In some rare instances, those deprived of human interaction for long periods of time fail to develop a concept of themselves as human: ex. It was also flawed because it depicted communication as talking followed by listening, but oftentimes they both happen simultaneously, like if a friend yawns while youre speaking.
