Baao Community College San Juan,Baao Camarines Sur

English 3

Module on
Improving Communication In Interpersonal Relationships

Written by: De lima, Sarah D. BEED 2 Submitted to: Ms. Hilda Babol Instructor

We already discussed the nature and the process of interpersonal communication.Now we will tackle our new lesson. In this module, we will know how to: 1.have a successful interpersonal relationships 2.the different interactive stages 3.interpersonal conflicts and its principles 4.solution to solve conflicts

PRETEST Select the letter of the correct answer. 1.What stage in the interpersonal relationship offers a first impression that can be full of communication data? a.Experimenting b.Initiating Encounter c.Intensifying d.Integration

2.This follows when the experimentation leads to positive mutual conclusions that the relationship is worth pursuing. a.Intensifying b.Experimenting c.Integration d.Initiating Encounter

3.Is an expressed struggle between atleast two independent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce rewards and interference from the other parties in achieving their goals. a.Expressed Struggle b.Interpersonal Conflict c.Conflict Management d.Interpersonal relationship

4.Below are the principles in the study of conflicts.EXCEPT ONE. a.Consensus Building b.Conflict Management c.Conflict Styles d.Termination

5.Includes any statement a person makes about himself or herself. a.Behavioral Flexibility b.Interpersonal Conflict c.Interpersonal Relationship d.Self-disclosure

Key to Correction: 1.b 2.a 3.b 4.d 5.d Did you get 5?Perfect! If you did not,go over the lesson.

We discussed earlier about interpersonal communication,it is the process of understanding and sharing meaning between atleast two persons.It is categorized by the number of participants,according to function or setting of communication and the general principles of interpersonal speech communication. Now we will discuss how to have a successful interpersonal relationship.We should keep in mind the following: 1.We should have a commitment to learn a variety of communication skills. 2.We must understand the importance of perceptual differences among people. 3.We must be willing to share ourselves with others as we selfdisclose. 4.We must be willing to attempt to understand another personal through the careful and conscientious listening. Communication is dependent upon the interaction between two communictors and one person cannot guarantee its success. There are several interactive stages the initiating,experimenting were in first impression is happening.In the process of coming together- Intensifying,Integrating and

Bonding the relationship is in higher level.There is a contract or it is sealed. Differentiating-Circumscribing the differences affect the relationship and in the process of Coming ApartStagnating,Avoiding,Terminating the involved person avoid each other and tend to breakdown legal contracts. Interpersonal conflict is an expressed struggle between atleast two independent parties who perceive incompatible goals,scarce rewards and interference from the other parties in achieving their goals. There are principles in the study of conflicts: a.consensus building b.conflict management c.conflict styles a.integrating styles b.compromise style c.dominating style d.conflict resolution e.win-win strategies f.win-lose strategies a.steam rolling d.silencing d.obliging style e.avoiding style

b.force c.blame Self disclosure

e.rejection f.escalation

Any statement a person makes about himself or herself. Behavioral Flexibility Is the ability to alter behaviour in order to adapt to new situations and to relate in new ways when necessary.

POSTTEST Select the letter of the correct answer. 1.Which of the following is the reason why we engage in interpersonal relationship? a.to understand ourselves b.to understand others c.to understand our world d.all of the above 2.The final stage.The relationship is sealed and generally is publicized. a.bonding c.circumscribing b.differentiating d.stagnating

3.The creation of a mutually acceptable agreement, achieved through negotiation built on dialogue. a.conflict management c.conflict styles b.consensus building d.conflict resolution

4.This is a permanent resolution of a problem or dispute achieved through dialogue and without physical or verbal violence. a.win-win strategies b.conflict management

c.conflict resolution

d.consensus building

5.These are negative approaches to conflict in which one side emerges as a clear winner and the other as a clear loser. a.win-win strategies c.win-lose strategies b.steam rolling d.rejection

Key to Correction: 1.d 2.a 3.b 4 .d 5.b

Is your score 5?Perfect! Very well done!!

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Effective Speech Communication For Filipinos

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