applications and contexts
type: Concept
narrower: competence theories

competence theories
type: Concept
broader: psycho-cognitive orientations
broader: interpersonal concepts
broader: applications and contexts
definition: Although competence has been examined from different disciplines and perspectives, it can be simply conceptualized as an individual's ability to interact appropriately and effectively with another person in a specific context. As a basic need of human beings, competence can be understood as the extent to which a person produces the intended effect in the process of interaction. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Competence Theories]

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: competence theories

interpersonal concepts
type: Concept
narrower: competence theories

psycho-cognitive orientations
type: Concept
narrower: competence theories