The development of interpersonal skills: a theoretical overview
This paper explores the role and nature of the theory that has significantly influenced contemporary approaches to the development of communication skills training (CST) programs. In particular, the author focuses on the ways in which the individual acquires communication skills. A brief overview of some of the defining features of learning theories is provided as background to the discussion of approaches to skill acquisition, including those based on cognitive theory, control theory, and radical behaviourist theory. Approaches to the assessment of communication skill competence are also note ... Show more
Authors: Campbell, Bill
University of Leicester. Centre for Labour Market Studies (CLMS)
Published: Leicester, England, Centre for Labour Market Studies, 1993
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: [22] p.
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