Essentials of Human Communication Plus NEW MyCommunicationLab with eText -- Access Card Package

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.   Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.   Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.   Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.   --A brief text with a strong focus on skill development   Essentials of Human Communication shows how human communication skills apply to the real-world and the workplace.  The text presents the fundamental skills of interpersonal, small group, and public communication while emphasizing human communication skills, cultural awareness, listening, critical thinking, ethics, and social media communication.   MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the DeVito program. Key learning applications include MediaShare, an eText, and a study plan.   A better teaching and learning experience   This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how: Personalize Learning— MyCommunicationLab is online learning. MyCommunicationLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment. Improve Critical Thinking— Critical thinking principles are integrated into the text and in the marginal questions, self-tests, and boxes. Engage Students—Real-world examples appear throughout the text. Apply Ethics—Real-life ethical issues are discussed. Support Instructors— A full set of supplements, including MyCommunicationLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need. 0205940889 / 9780205940882 Essentials of Human Communication Plus NEW MyCommunicationLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of 0205890857 / 9780205890859 NEW MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205930662 / 9780205930661 Essentials of Human Communication  

Table of Contents:
In this Section: 1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents   1) Brief Table of Contents   Part One: Foundations of Human Communication    Chapter 1: The Essentials of Human Communication Chapter 2: The Self and Perception Chapter 3: Listening in Human Communication  Chapter 4: Verbal Messages   Chapter 5: Nonverbal Messages     Part Two: Interpersonal and Small Group Communication     Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication and Conversation Chapter 7: Interpersonal Relationships Chapter 8: Managing Interpersonal Conflict Chapter 9: Small Group Communication Chapter 10: Members and Leaders in Small Group Communication   Part Three: Public Speaking   Chapter 11: Public Speaking Preparation (Steps 1–6)   Chapter 12: Public Speaking Preparation and Delivery (Steps 7–10)   Chapter 13: The Informative Speech   Chapter 14: The Persuasive Speech 2) Full Table of Contents   Part One: Foundations of Human Communication   Chapter 1: The Essentials of Human Communication  Preliminaries to Human Communication  Communication Models and Concepts  Principles of Communication  Culture and Human Communication  Communication Competence  Summary of Concepts and Skills Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab SPECIAL FEATURES Self Test: How Powerful Are You? Skill Development Experience: Communicating Content and Relationship Messages Skill Development Experience: Writing Your Social Network Profile   Chapter 2: Perception of the Self and Others  The Self in Human Communication Self-Disclosure  Perception  Impression Formation  Impression Management: Goals and Strategies  Summary of Concepts and Skills Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab SPECIAL FEATURES Self Test: How’s Your Self-Esteem? Self Test: How Willing to Self-Disclose Are You?  Skill Development Experience: Checking Your Perceptions Skill Development Experience: Using Impression Management Strategies  Communicating Ethically: The Ethics of Impression Management    Chapter 3: Listening in Human Communication  Stages of Listening  Listening Barriers  Styles of Effective Listening  Listening Differences: Culture and Gender  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab SPECIAL FEATURES Communicating Ethically: Ethical Listening  Self Test: How Do You Listen?  Skill Development Experience: Expressing Empathy Skill Development Experience: Using Active Listening Strategies   Chapter 4: Verbal Messages  Principles of Verbal Messages  Disconfirmation and Confirmation  Principles for Using Verbal Messages Effectively   Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab SPECIAL FEATURES Communicating Ethically: Lying  Skill Development Experience: Using Assertiveness Strategies Self Test: Can You Distinguish Facts from Inferences?  Self Test: How Assertive Are Your Messages? Skill Development Experience: Constructing Confirming, Rejecting, and Disconfirming Responses    Chapter 5: Nonverbal Messages  Principles of Nonverbal Communication  The Channels of Nonverbal Communication  Some Nonverbal Communication Skills  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Skill Development Experience: Selecting a Seat at the Company Meeting  Skill Development Experience: Using Nonverbal Impression Management Strategies Communicating Ethically: Communication Silence  Self Test: What’s Your Time?  Part Two: Interpersonal and Small Group Communication    Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication and Conversation  Principles of Conversation Everyday Conversations  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Communicating Ethically: Your Obligation to Reveal Yourself  Self Test: How Polite Are You? Self Test: How Do You Small Talk?  Skill Development Experience: Opening and Closing a Conversation Skill Development Experience: Formulating Apologies   Chapter 7: Interpersonal Relationships  Advantages and Disadvantages of Interpersonal Relationships The Stages of Interpersonal Relationships  Interpersonal Relationship Types  Theories of Interpersonal Communication and Relationships Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Skill Development Experience: Exchanging Cherishing Messages  Self Test: Advantages and Disadvantages of Interpersonal Relationships Communicating Ethically: Relationship Ethics  Skill Development Experience: Analyzing Interpersonal Relationships in the Media    Chapter 8: Managing Interpersonal Conflict  Preliminaries to Interpersonal Conflict  Principles of Interpersonal Conflict Conflict Management Strategies  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Skill Development Experience: Generating Win—Win Solutions Skill Development Experience: Constructing I-Messages Self Test: Conflict Management Strategies Communicating Ethically: Ethical Fighting    Chapter 9: Small Group Communication  Essentials of Small Groups and Teams Brainstorming Groups  Information-Sharing Groups  Personal Growth Groups Problem-Solving Groups  Summary of Concepts and Skills Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Communicating Ethically: The Ethics of Gossip  Self Test: How Apprehensive Are You in Group Discussions? Skill Development Experience: Using Brainstorming Techniques Skill Development Experience: Solving Problems in Groups    Chapter 10: Members and Leaders in Small Group Communication  Membership, Leadership, and Culture Members in Small Group Communication  Leaders in Small Group Communication  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Skill Development Experience: Responding to Individual Roles  Self Test: What kind of Group Member Are You? Self Test: What Kind of Leader Are You?  Communicating Ethically: The Leader’s Ethical Responsibilities  Skill Development Experience: Empowering Group Members  Part Three: Public Speaking   Chapter 11: Public Speaking Preparation (Steps 1—6)  The Nature of Public Speaking  Step 1: Select Your Topic, Purpose, and Thesis Step 2: Analyze Your Audience  Step 3: Research Your Topic Step 4: Collect Supporting Materials Step 5: Identify Your Main Points  Step 6: Organize Your Information  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab SPECIAL FEATURES Self Test: How Apprehensive Are You about Public Speaking?  Skill Development Experience: Using Cultural Beliefs as Assumptions Skill Development Experience: Limiting Topics  Communicating Ethically: Plagiarism  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: A Poorly Constructed Informative Speech    Chapter 12: Public Speaking Preparation and Delivery (Steps 7—10)  Step 7: Word Your Speech  Step 8: Construct Your Conclusion, Introduction, Transitions, and Outlines Step 9: Rehearse Your Speech  Step 10: Deliver Your Speech  Critically Evaluating Speeches  Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab SPECIAL FEATURES Skill Development Experience: Constructing Conclusions and Introductions  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: The Preparation Outline  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: The Template Outline  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: The Delivery Outline  Skill Development Experience: Checking Your Pronunciation  Self Test: What’s Wrong with These Comments?  Communicating Ethically: Criticizing Ethically  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: A Poorly Constructed Persuasive Speech    Chapter 13: The Informative Speech  Guidelines for Informative Speaking  Supporting Materials  Presentation Aids  Three Types of Informative Speeches Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Self Test: Using Presentation Software Skill Development Experience: Evaluating Testimony  Skill Development Experience: Supporting Statements  Communicating Ethically: Speaking Ethically  Skill Development Experience: Preparing an Informative Speech  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: An Excellent Informative Speech  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: Special Occasion Speeches (Largely Informative)   Chapter 14:  The Persuasive Speech  Goals of Persuasion  Guidelines for Persuasive Speaking  Supporting Materials  Three Types of Persuasive Speeches Summary of Concepts and Skills  Key Word Quiz  MyCommunicationLab  SPECIAL FEATURES Communicating Ethically: Emotional Appeals  Self Test: How Credible Are You?  Skill Development Experience: Developing Persuasive Speeches Skill Development Experience: Preparing a Persuasive Speech The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: An Excellent Persuasive Speech  The Public Speaking Sample Assistant: Special Occasion Speeches (Largely Persuasive) Glossary of Concepts and Skills  References Index  Credits