COM 252: Intro to Interpersonal Communication

This brief article asks you to consider your own role in perpetuating stereotypes.

Personality theorist David Keirsey provides an explanation of how and why people are different. Keirsey emphasizes that relational harmony comes from understanding and accepting differences, rather than trying to change another person to your ways of thinking.

This site provides a description of some typical stereotypes and misconceptions Westerners hold about Islam and people living in the Middle East and vice-versa. In addition, find links to other sites with accurate information about the Middle East.

As part of an online psychological self-help book, this article suggests specific strategies for clarifying our interpersonal assumptions.

Authored by a retired clinical psychologist, this site provides information about the power of using empathy and listening skills to promote productive relationships.

Read about the “Empathy Belly,” which is a product that helps men understand what it’s like to be pregnant.

Read about empathy and its connection to emotional intelligence.