The level of communication that is concerned with communication between individuals is:
a. interpersonal. c. public.
b. intrapersonal. d. physiological.
A
Interpersonal communication is concerned with communication between individuals, either person to
person or in small groups. Intrapersonal communication is self-talk. Public communication is
communicating with a group of people with a common interest. Kinesthetic communication involves
touch and physiological responses.
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