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Principles Interpersonal Relationships

This course introduces the concepts, theories, and principles of interpersonal relationships. It focuses on forming, maintaining, and fostering positive relationships with clients and families, emphasizing interpersonal skills and techniques. Topics include self-disclosure, impression management, adolescent behavior, conflict resolution, and the role of language. The course aims to equip students with the skills to counsel and promote healthy interpersonal relationships in educational and other settings.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Interpersonal RelationshipCommunicationSelf-DisclosureConflict ResolutionSocial Skills

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Interpersonal Relationship Concepts

2

Theories of Interpersonal Relationship

3

Principles of Interpersonal Relationship

4

Impression Management

5

Adolescent Interpersonal Behavior

6

Conflict Resolution

7

Group Processes

8

Language and Communication

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Human Resources Manager

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Mediator

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Industry Applications

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EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesCorporate TrainingCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Concepts and Theories in Interpersonal Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Define interpersonal relationship and its various stages.
  • •Discuss the concepts of attribution theory, implicit personality theory, and impression formation theory.
  • •Explain the social exchange theory and equity theory.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Principles of Interpersonal Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the basic principles of interpersonal relationship, including mutual benefit, credit, respect, tolerance, and moderation.
  • •Explain the characteristics of relationships related to goals, attitudes, behavior, and communication.
  • •Understand the values of interpersonal relationships in academic settings.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Difficulties on forming Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the fundamental components for enduring interpersonal relationships.
  • •Explain the factors responsible for difficulties in forming relationships, such as lack of sensitivity, communication skills, and emotional distractions.
  • •Identify social skills deficits related to alcoholism, ADHD, and autism.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Forming and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Clients' Families

2 study hours
  • •Explain how to form, build, and maintain positive relationships with clients' families.
  • •Discuss the various kinds of families and the components of a healthy family.
  • •Understand the importance of sharing information and building trust with families.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Self-Disclosure

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of self-disclosure in human relationships.
  • •Enumerate the guidelines for self-disclosure, including appropriate motivation and context.
  • •Understand the rewards and dangers of self-disclosure.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Impression Management in Interpersonal Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the basic concept of impression management.
  • •Identify the motives to engage in impression management, including social, personal, and situational factors.
  • •List the various strategies of impression management, such as assertive and defensive techniques.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Interpersonal Relations in Organisation.

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of interpersonal relationship in the workplace.
  • •Discuss the importance of interpersonal relationship at workplace.
  • •Explain the influence of basic human interaction on organization.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Adolescent Interpersonal Behaviour

2 study hours
  • •Explain the word adolescence and its characteristics.
  • •List and discuss various factors that contribute to positive adolescent interpersonal behavior.
  • •Discuss the implications of adolescent interpersonal behavior to counselling.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Interpersonal Attraction and Developing Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of interpersonal attraction.
  • •Explain the theories of attraction, including physical attractiveness, propinquity, and similarity.
  • •Enumerate the stages of development in relationships.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Fostering Positive Parent-Teacher Relationship in the School System

2 study hours
  • •Explain parent-teacher partnership as a positive factor.
  • •Discuss how to build parent-teacher relationships.
  • •List the conditions for trust-building in the school system.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Causative Factors for Interpersonal Conflicts in the School System

2 study hours
  • •Explain conflict in the school system.
  • •List the various causes of conflict in the school system.
  • •Enumerate the skills that counselors need to assist learners with behavior problems.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Psychological Experiences of the Ageing Spouse

2 study hours
  • •Describe the challenges facing the elderly in the society.
  • •Explain the disengagement theory.
  • •State the various stages in the dying process.
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Group Processes

2 study hours
  • •Explain group process and social group.
  • •List types of social grouping.
  • •State reasons for joining social groups and types of group activities.

Unit 4: Languages as a Tool of Interpersonal Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Explain language as a tool of interpersonal relationship.
  • •Explain the process of communication.
  • •State the barriers to communication.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking theories from Module 1 to real-world scenarios.

2

Practice applying conflict resolution techniques from Module 3 to case studies.

3

Review the principles of effective communication from Unit 4 in Module 3.

4

Focus on understanding the stages of relationship development from Unit 4 in Module 2.

5

Prepare examples of self-disclosure and impression management from Modules 1 and 2.

6

Review all TMAs and focus on areas where you scored lower.

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