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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 2
Question 1
Communication is a coordinated process where two or more people are engaged in the
process of sharing information, ideas, feelings and views concerning a topic of concern to them.
Key elements of interpersonal communication include: communicators, channel of
communication, message and the context in which the message is being relayed to the target
audience (Amber, 2005). Interpersonal communication has a significant impact in the process of
interacting with others in society. For example, it improves public image of an individual,
streamlines the manner in which personal confidence is enhanced and above all makes sure that
everything is done in a streamlined manner. Therefore, embracing advanced communication
skills do help in enhancing success while interacting with other people in society.
Forms of communication apprehension
According to Bevan and Sole, communication apprehension is that fear associated with
either real or some sort of anticipated communication with another person. This is a form of
psychological response to interpersonal communication which may turn to physical due to
threats posed by the other party to our mind. The body’s adrenaline system is one that responds
to communication apprehension at various environmental setups and other contexts of
communication process (Bevan & Sole, 2014).
I have been affected by situational communication apprehension during my day at work.
This is caused by the fact that I was not familiar with my new environment, being conspicuous
and ever worried about others. Anxiety got hold of me until a work mate had to come to my
rescue to help in containing myself. As well opined by Bevan and Sole, situational
communication is caused by a number of factors such as novelty, formality, lack of clear

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Running head: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Interpersonal Communication Name Institution Course Tutor Date 1 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 2 Question 1 Communication is a coordinated process where two or more people are engaged in the process of sharing information, ideas, feelings and views concerning a topic of concern to them. Key elements of interpersonal communication include: communicators, channel of communication, message and the context in which the message is being relayed to the target audience (Amber, 2005). Interpersonal communication has a significant impact in the process of interacting with others in society. For example, it improves public image of an individual, streamlines the manner in which personal confidence is enhanced and above all makes sure that everything is done in a streamlined manner. Therefore, embracing advanced communication skills do help in enhancing success while interacting with other people in society. Forms of communication apprehension According to Bevan and Sole, communication apprehension is that fear associated with either real or some sort of anticipated communication with another person. This is a form of psychological response to interpersonal communication which may turn to physical due to threats posed by the other party to our mind. The body’s adrenaline system is one that responds to communication apprehension at various environmental setups and other contexts of communication process (Bevan & Sole, 2014). I have been aff ...
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