Interplay The Process of Interpersonal Communication

by Adler, Ronald B.; Rosenfeld, Lawrence B.; Proctor II, Russell F.

• ISBN13: 9780195379594
• ISBN10: 0195379594
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-04
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Now in its eleventh edition, Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to communication in interpersonal relationships. Blending topics of high student interest with rich pedagogy and an inviting visual format, this leading text shows how scholarship and research can help students understand their own relationships and communicate better in everyday life. NEW TO THE ELEVENTH EDITION * Revised and expanded material discusses hot-button issues including the influence of social networking websites on relationship formation, cultural differences as generalizations, neurobehavioral challenges in perception, linguistic convergence/divergence, the impact of new media on listening, communicating relational commitment, repairing damaged relationships, and constructive criticism. * New "Dark Side of Communication" sidebars--featured in each chapter--examine the more difficult and challenging issues of interpersonal communication, such as verbal abuse, compulsive talking, cyber-bullying, manipulation, the "silent treatment," and discrimination based on people's accents. * Focus on Research sidebars--twenty of which are new to this edition--highlight current scholarship on important and interesting issues, including the impact of TV makeover shows on viewers' self-images, impression management in online dating, the phenomenon known as "gaydar," gender differences in instant messaging habits, and "friends with benefits" relationships. * A new chapter, "Communication in Families and at Work"--drawn from the previous edition's appendices--looks at the dynamics of family and work relationships. * Film Clip sidebars--eighteen of which are new to this edition--profile recent feature films that illustrate communication concepts. Clips include Spanglish (culture and communication), Shark Tale (identity management), Lars and the Real Girl (constructing narratives), The Devil Wears Prada (poor listening habits), The Break-Up (relational stages), and Juno (managing conflict). SUPPLEMENTS * Instructor's Manual (available in paperback and CD-ROM): Includes an extensive Test Bank and suggested class activities. * Student Success Manual: Features study tips, chapter outlines and summaries, review questions, key terms, and critical thinking exercises. * Companion Website: Offers a wealth of resources for both students and instructors, including online self-testing and other study aids, links to a variety of communication-related websites, and "Now Playing" reviews of recent films.

Author Biography

Ronald B. Adler is Professor of Communication Emeritus at Santa Barbara City College.
Lawrence Rosenfeld is Professor of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Russell F. Proctor II is Professor of Communication at Northern Kentucky University.

Table of Contents

Each Chapter ends with a Summary and a list of Activities

Foundations Of Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Process

Why We Communicate

Physical Needs

Identity Needs

Social Needs

Practical Needs

The Communication Process

A Model of Communication

Insights from the Communication

Model Communication Principles

Communication Misconceptions Interpersonal

Communication Defined Quantitative and Qualitative Definitions

Personal and Impersonal Communication: A Matter of Balance

Interpersonal Communication and Technology

Mediated vs. Face-to-Face Communication

Challenges of Mediated Communication

Choosing the Best Communication

Channel Communication Competence

Communication Competence

Defined Characteristics of Competent Communication

Culture and Communication Fundamental Concepts

Culture and Co-Culture

Intercultural Communication

Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

Cultural Values and Norms High- versus Low-Context

Individualism versus Collectivism Power Distance Uncertainty

Avoidance Achievement versus

Nurturing Codes and Culture Verbal Codes

Nonverbal Codes Decoding Messages

Developing Intercultural Communication

Competence Motivation and Attitude

Tolerance for Ambiguity Open-mindedness Knowledge and Skill

Communication and the Self Communication and the Self-Concept How the Self-Concept Develops Characteristics of the Self-Concept The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Communication Changing Your Self-Concept Presenting the Self: Communication as Identity Management Public and Private Selves Characteristics of Identity Management Why Manage Impressions? How Do We Manage Impressions? Identity Management and Honesty Disclosing the Self: Choosing What to Reveal Models of Self-Disclosure Benefits and Risks of Self-Disclosure Alternatives to Self-Disclosure Guidelines for Self-Disclosure

Perceiving Others

The Perception Process Reality

Is Constructed Steps in the Perception

Process Influences on Perception

Physiological Influences

Psychological Influences

Social Influences Sex & Gender

Roles Cultural Influences

Common Tendencies in Perception

We Make Snap Judgments

We Cling to First Impressions

We Judge Ourselves More Charitably

Than We Do Others We Are Influenced by Our Expectations

We Are Influenced by the Obvious

We Assume Others Are Like

Us Synchronizing Our Perceptions Perception

Checking Building Empathy

Creating And Responding To Messages

Language The Nature of Language

Language Is Symbolic

Language Is Rule-Governed

Language Is Subjective

Language and Worldview

The Impact of Language

Naming and Identity Affiliation

Power Sexism and Racism Uses (and Abuses) of Language

Precision and Vagueness

The Language of Responsibility Disruptive Language

Gender and Language Extent of Gender Differences

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