Interplay

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ISBN: 9780197666128

The Process of Interpersonal Communication

by Ronald B. Adler, Russell F. Proctor

16th Edition

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Print ISBN	9780197666128
eText ISBN	9780197666142
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Publishing Year	2023
Edition	16th Edition
Language	English
Pages	512

Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication, 16th Edition, by Ronald B. Adler and Russell F. Proctor, provides college students and instructors with a thorough grounding in human communication processes. Published by Oxford University Press, this textbook presents core theoretical frameworks that assist readers in evaluating how social exchanges establish personal connections.

The coverage highlights central themes of individual identity and message delivery, detailing self-concept development, impression management, and self-disclosure. The authors expand these foundational concepts into contemporary contexts by analyzing mediated interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication alongside face-to-face exchanges.

Honored with the McGuffey Longevity Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association, this textbook fits introductory speech and interpersonal communication courses. The volume offers practical guidance for academic audiences seeking to understand how interactive channels and personal self-presentation shape social relationships.

Chapter 1: Interpersonal Process
- • 1.1 Why We Communicate
- • 1.2 The Communication Process
- • 1.3 What Makes Communication Interpersonal?
- • 1.4 Communication Competence
Chapter 2: Mediated Interpersonal Communication
- • 2.1 Mediated Communication: Pros and Cons
- • 2.2 Mediated Interpersonal Versus Masspersonal Communication
- • 2.3 Competence in Mediated Communication
Chapter 3: Culture and Interpersonal Communication
- • 3.1 Culture and Communication
- • 3.2 Cultural Values and Norms
- • 3.3 Co-Cultures and Communication
- • 3.4 Codes and Culture
- • 3.5 Developing Intercultural Communication Competence
Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communication and the Self
- • 4.1 Communication and the Self-Concept
- • 4.2 Presenting the Self
- • 4.3 Disclosing the Self
Chapter 5: Perceiving Others
- • 5.1 The Perception Process
- • 5.2 Influences on Perception
- • 5.3 Common Tendencies in Perception
- • 5.4 Synchronizing Our Perceptions
Chapter 6: Language
- • 6.1 The Nature of Language
- • 6.2 The Impact of Language
- • 6.3 The Language of Responsibility
- • 6.4 Gender and Language
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication
- • 7.1 Nonverbal Communication Defined
- • 7.2 Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication
- • 7.3 Functions of Nonverbal Communication
- • 7.4 Types of Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 8: Listening: Receiving and Responding
- • 8.1 The Nature of Listening
- • 8.2 The Challenge of Listening
- • 8.3 Components of Listening
- • 8.4 Types of Listening Responses
Chapter 9: Emotions
- • 9.1 What Are Emotions?
- • 9.2 Influences on Emotional Expression
- • 9.3 Expressing Emotions Effectively
- • 9.4 Managing Emotions
Chapter 10: Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
- • 10.1 Why We Form Relationships
- • 10.2 Models of Relational Dynamics
- • 10.3 Communicating about Relationships
Chapter 11: Communication in Close Relationships: Friends, Family, and Romantic Partners
- • 11.1 Communication in Friendships
- • 11.2 Communication in the Family
- • 11.3 Communication in Romantic Relationships