Interpersonal Communication and Perceptual Barriers

Defining Interpersonal Communication

You will probably write at least one paragraph describing the relationship and you will probably write a paragraph describing your relationship goals. The next part of the your paper addresses how your relationship with this person meets the definition of interpersonal communication? Interpersonal communication can be defined as a dynamic form of communication between two (or more) people in which the messages exchanged significantly influence their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

 

Provide specific examples to support your answer. You may be able to use Brene Brown, The Power of Vulnerability or The Color Code personality assessment in this section of the paper. Finally, you will address how perceptual barriers have affected your relationship with this person, either in the short-term or long-term? Which have you successfully overcome, at least occasionally? Which ones are the most difficult for you to overcome? Why? Use specific examples to support your answer. Using terms such as fundamental attribution error, actor-observer effect, self-serving bias, and/or halo or horn effect may be appropriate in this section of the paper. Questions 6 and 7 may help you in your consideration of perceptual barriers.