Concepts of Interpersonal Communication Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1

Mader and Mader (1993) depict three very different models of communication which are employed to convey messages from a source to a receiver. Two of these are linear, while the third is circular. The linear forms have been described as one-way and two-way models. According to Mader and Mader (1993), both models "represent a sequence of behaviors in which action on the part of one person results in a reaction on the part of a second" (p. 9). In a one-way system of communication, the reaction of the receiver is assumed by the sender. Receivers (either single individuals or groups) can have no influence over the content or intent of the message. Such a system is highly impersonal, and does not provide any opportunity for interpersonal communication. On the other hand, a two-way system of communication permits the receiver(s) of the message to respond, and the receiver's reaction to the original message can be interpreted by the sender. However, the two-way linear system does not encourage interpersonal communication: the two parties "take turns communicating to one another. When it is not your tur

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ison to a very small open quadrant. Police officers in undercover assignments must necessarily adopt facades when dealing with suspects, but often have to mask themselves to spouses, family, and friends to avoid placing undue pressure on those more intimate and complex relationships. But persons who habitually present themselves from behind a facade apparently do not like what they see in themselves, are fearful of being rejected by others if they self-disclose, or believe that creating illusions takes less effort than shaping a self through genuine contact with others. Illusions, however, are shaky shelters that require constant reinforcement because the foundation is not substantial (Mader & Mader, 1993, p. 216). Despite the belief that we are in perfect control of our self, others frequently see parts of us much differently than we do. This is our blind quadrant. In this area reside things such as unrecognized verbal mannerisms (excessive use of "you know," "okay," etc.) and unrecognized nonverbal mannerisms (voice volume, tone of voice, speaking speed). One's blind quadrant leaves us vulnerable to those who recognize the blindness and seek to exploit it. Our lack of total consciousness about our behavior leaves
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