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Axioms of Interpersonal Communication. Research in IPC. 1. When one event (B) regularly and consistently follows another event (A), we can say that A causes B, or that B results from A. 2. Its impportant to know the results of research because they will apply to you at some point in your life.
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Research in IPC • 1. When one event (B) regularly and consistently follows another event (A), we can say that A causes B, or that B results from A. • 2. Its impportant to know the results of research because they will apply to you at some point in your life. • 3. Results from research conducted 20 years ago are generally of only historical interest
IPC is a Transactional Process • Linear View • Interactional View • Transactional View • Elements are Interdependent
IPC is Inevitable, Irreversible,and Unrepeatable • Expressionless face… does it communicate? • We cannot not communicate! • Can we uncommunicate?
IPC is a Process of Adjustment • Sharing the signal system • Language • Non verbal signals • Accommodating Theory
IPC is a series of Punctuated Events • What is a cause • And what is the Effect Does not have clear cut beginning or end
Relationships viewed as Symmetrical or Complementary • Mirroring reactions • Differing Reactions
IPC has Content & RelationshipDimensions • Who is the boss?