The Interpersonal Communication Playbook- Vantage Learning Platform

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KEY FEATURES OF THE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PLAYBOOK, SECOND EDITION

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• New chapter on The Cultural Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication.
• Updated examples including how COVID has affected interpersonal communication and new literary and pop culture examples.
• New coverage of how to adapt communication skills to changing conditions, how to build communication resiliency, and the benefits of learning to practice mindfulness.

KEY FEATURES:

• Insightful, relatable examples and real-world scenarios engage students and encourage them to critically reflect on their own communication dynamics.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter outline key objectives and help students master important concepts and prepare for exams.
• Opening vignettes introduce the relevance of chapter content through a contemporary example of communication in action, exemplifying chapter themes with engaging and relevant stories.
• "What Do You Know?" features promote self-assessment of knowledge and encourages students to address any misconceptions they discover.
• "Try This" boxes promote active learning and provide students with opportunities to put their skills into practice.
• "Reflect On This" boxes connect theory with practice—bringing key concepts and ideas to life.
• "Analyze This" boxes encourage students to apply critical thinking to examples of interpersonal encounters from literature and popular culture.
• "Connect the Case" features include chapter-ending cases designed to help students assess interpersonal communication outcomes to help solidify and further develop the skills learned.