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The Effects Of Interpersonal Competence On Interpersonal Communication

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Introduction
Interpersonal competence is an aspect of communication that is rarely given attention despite being a crucial facet of human interaction. In fact, Beebe et al. argue that it is comparable to breathing for being do critical to human growth (2). According to Beebe et al., this aspect of communication is necessary to maintain relationships and to improve affairs between lovers (6-7). To enhance our competence in interpersonal communication, we need to learn and master ways of verbally relating with others. One aspect that is greatly abused interpersonal communication is the inclusion of emotions when relaying and receiving information especially when anger is used (West and Turner 238). This review seeks to analyze emotion in communication and formulate a theoretical framework of its role in communication and suggest an action plan for the same.
The Role of Emotion in Interpersonal Communication
It is surprising that people rarely consider the intensity of inclusion of emotions when interacting with others. In communication, it gets even worse because we end up using the aspect of emotion to interpret what is being passed (Beebe et al. 82). One theory that explain best how emotions play a role communication is the James-Lange Theory of Emotion (Beebe et al. 42). This model was developed by William James and Carl Lange and shows how emotion can be used to impact negatively on the communication process. According to Beebe et al., the James-Lange Theory of Emotion is

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