Interpersonal communication is the use of symbols, whether written, spoken, or displayed nonverbally, to represent…

People’s background and upbringing, personal traits, and cultural connections play a role in interpersonal communication.…

Perception and listening encompass the processes by which people attend to, organize, interpret, remember, evaluate,…

Nonverbal communication encompasses how people create and exchange meaning through nonverbal behavior. This chapter reviews…

Language encompasses the digital and usually verbal symbol systems people use to communicate. This chapter…

Emotions are feelings people experience. This chapter highlights the types of emotions, causes and consequences…

This chapter discusses the role of interpersonal communication as partners traverse stages of relationship development…

Intimate relationships are enacted and maintained through interpersonal communication. There are several components of intimacy,…

Families take different forms and fulfill important functions, including socialization, cultural transmission, and the provision…

Interpersonal influence involves efforts to change another person’s attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. This chapter examines…

Interpersonal conflict includes arguments, disagreeable communication, hostile episodes, and pervasive tension. Conflicts can vary in…

One vital function served by interpersonal communication is the provision of comfort and support. This…