Constructivism
Jesse Delia
Interpersonal Communication—Interpersonal Messages
Relationship Development
Theory Overview (7th Edition)
Abstracts appear in Appendix A of the text
Individuals who are more cognitively complex in their perceptions of others have the mental capacity to construct sophisticated message plans that pursue multiple goals. They then have the ability to deliver person-centered messages that achieve the outcomes they desire. (Socio-psychological and rhetorical traditions)