Elements of Interpersonal Communication: Study Guide 
Chapter One
Be able to define communication, and know the components of that definition: process, symbols, generate meaning, across contexts, cultures, and channels
Be able to describe the various models of communication: linear; interactional; and, transactional (also, know how each model built on one another in terms of how we look at communication)
Be able to define interpersonal communication
Be able to differentiate interpersonal communication from impersonal communication
Be able to explain why we communicate: physical, identity, and social needs; and, practical goals
Be able to explain the communication principles: intentional/unintentional; unrepeatable; irreversible; content and relational dimension
Be able to explain the idea of communication competence, and be able to describe how communication competence is influenced by the context (physical, psychological, and relational context)
Chapter Two
Be able to define self-concept and self-esteem
Be able to explain the biological (e.g., genetics, personality traits) and social roots (e.g., reflected appraisal, social comparisons, culture, gender) of the self
Be able to define culture and co-culture; and, be able to explain the role of culture/co-culture on self-concept
Be able to differentiate gender and sex; and, be able to explain the role of gender on self-concept
Be able to define and explain self-fulfilling prophecies
Be able to explain the process of identity management
Be able to define self-disclosure
Be able to describe the models of self-disclosure: Social Penetration Theory; and, Johari Window
Be able to explain reciprocity, as well as the other benefits of self-disclosure: catharsis, self-clarification, self-validation, building and maintaining relationships.
Be able to explain why it is important to assess the appropriateness of self-disclosure
Chapter Three
Be able to define and describe the steps of the perception process: selection; organization; and,
Be able to define communication, and know the components of that definition: process, symbols, generate meaning, across contexts, cultures, and channels
Be able to describe the various models of communication: linear; interactional; and, transactional (also, know how each model built on one another in terms of how we look at communication)
Be able to define interpersonal communication
Be able to differentiate interpersonal communication from impersonal communication
Be able to explain why we communicate: physical, identity, and social needs; and, practical goals
Be able to explain the communication principles: intentional/unintentional; unrepeatable; irreversible; content and relational dimension
Be able to explain the idea of communication competence, and be able to describe how communication competence is influenced by the context (physical, psychological, and relational context)
Chapter Two
Be able to define self-concept and self-esteem
Be able to explain the biological (e.g., genetics, personality traits) and social roots (e.g., reflected appraisal, social comparisons, culture, gender) of the self
Be able to define culture and co-culture; and, be able to explain the role of culture/co-culture on self-concept
Be able to differentiate gender and sex; and, be able to explain the role of gender on self-concept
Be able to define and explain self-fulfilling prophecies
Be able to explain the process of identity management
Be able to define self-disclosure
Be able to describe the models of self-disclosure: Social Penetration Theory; and, Johari Window
Be able to explain reciprocity, as well as the other benefits of self-disclosure: catharsis, self-clarification, self-validation, building and maintaining relationships.
Be able to explain why it is important to assess the appropriateness of self-disclosure
Chapter Three
Be able to define and describe the steps of the perception process: selection; organization; and,