Write brief definitions of communication, human communication, and interpersonal communication. ...

Refer to Recap: “Comparing Key Definitions” on page 5 of the textbook.

  Communication: the process of acting on information.

  Human Communication: the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others.

  Interpersonal Communication: the process of two people interacting with each other and mutually influencing each other, usually for the purpose of managing relationships.

 Three essential elements of interpersonal communication:

 1. A distinctive form of communication based on quality of communication. Refer to Buber’s terminology on page 3 of the textbook: I–It communication is impersonal and role defined; I–Thou communication involves interacting with another person as a unique authentic individual (true dialogue).

 2. Involves mutual influence between individuals. Refer to page 4 of the textbook.

 3. Helps us manage our relationships. Refer to pages 5 and 6 of the textbook.

Interpersonal communication is different from other forms of communication (mass communication, public communication).

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