How Self-Concept, Perception, and Emotion Impact Interpersonal Communication

How Self-Concept, Perception, and Emotion Impact Interpersonal Communication
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How Self-Concept, Perception, and Emotion Impact Interpersonal Communication
Whether we are aware of it or not, we bring our personality when we communicate with other people. The words we use to relate our message to others are really just vehicles for us to communicate how we see ourselves in relation to our environment, how we perceive the world around us and how people and our environment make us feel. This article explores how our self concept, perceptions and emotions shapes the way we communicate with others, and predicts the outcomes of these interactions.
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