The Interpersonal Communication Book

Name: The Interpersonal Communication Book
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ISBN: 9780136968474

by Joseph A. DeVito

16th Edition

Publisher: Pearson

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Print ISBN	9780136968474
eText ISBN	9780136968399
Publisher	Pearson
Publishing Year	2021
Edition	16th Edition
Language	English
Pages	402

The Interpersonal Communication Book, 16th Edition, authored by Joseph A. DeVito, is an academic textbook created for students and educators. The work relies on the concept of choice as a core foundation for understanding relational communication, offering structured guidance to evaluate how personal choices shape interpersonal encounters in daily life.

Coverage spans essential components of interaction, starting with social foundations, cultural influences, and interpersonal perception. The material progresses into message transmission and reception, examining verbal and nonverbal channels alongside listening habits, emotional expressions, and conversational structures.

The textbook further explores relational dynamics, focusing on relationship stages, established theoretical models, and diverse relationship types. It concludes with practical frameworks for managing interpersonal conflict and analyzing social influence, serving undergraduate courses in speech and interpersonal communication.

Chapter 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
- • The Benefits of Studying Interpersonal Communication
- • Personal Benefits
- • Professional Benefits
- • Personal and Professional Choices
- • The Elements of Interpersonal Communication
- • Source–Receiver
- • Messages
- • Channel
- • Noise
- • Context
- • Effects
- • Ethics
- • The Principles of Interpersonal Communication
- • Interpersonal Communication Varies in Mindfulness
- • Interpersonal Communication Exists on a Continuum
- • Interpersonal Communication Is Transactional
- • Interpersonal Communication Is Purposeful
- • Interpersonal Communication Is Ambiguous
- • Interpersonal Communication Refers to Content and Relationship
- • Interpersonal Communication Is a Series of Punctuated Events
- • Interpersonal Communication Is Inevitable, Irreversible, and Unrepeatable
- • Summary of Concepts
- • Summary of Skills
- • Key Terms
Chapter 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication
- • Culture
- • The Importance of Cultural Awareness
- • The Transmission of Culture
- • The Aim of a Cultural Perspective
- • Cultural Differences
- • Individual and Collective Orientation
- • High- and Low-Context Cultures
- • Power Distance
- • Masculine and Feminine Cultures
- • High-Ambiguity-Tolerant and Low-Ambiguity-Tolerant Cultures
- • Long- and Short-Term Orientation
- • Indulgence and Restraint
- • Principles for Effective Intercultural Communication
- • Educate Yourself
- • Recognize Differences
- • Confront Your Stereotypes
- • Reduce Your Ethnocentrism
- • Anticipate Culture Shock
- • Adjust Your Communication
- • Summary of Concepts
- • Summary of Skills
- • Key Terms
Chapter 3: Perception of the Self and Others
- • The Self in Interpersonal Communication
- • Self-Concept
- • Self-Awareness
- • Self-Esteem
- • Perception in Interpersonal Communication
- • Stage One: Stimulation
- • Stage Two: Organization
- • Stage Three: Interpretation–Evaluation
- • Stage Four: Memory
- • Stage Five: Recall
- • Impression Formation
- • Impression Formation Processes
- • Increasing Accuracy in Impression Formation
Chapter 4: Verbal Messages
Chapter 5: Nonverbal Messages
Chapter 6: Listening
Chapter 7: Emotional Messages
Chapter 8: Conversational Messages
Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Communication, and Theories
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Power and Influence