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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > communication processes > communication skills
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > communication processes > communication skills
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > communication processes > communication skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > personality and individual differences > communication skills
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > communication skills
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > communication skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > communication skills
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > communication skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > communication skills

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communication skills  

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  • Communication, like any other activity, can be done well or poorly. Just as people may have abilities that make them good surgeons, musicians, or athletes, individuals may possess skills that allow them to function well in interactions with others. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Communication Skills]

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