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interpersonal vs. intrapersonal

interpersonal vs. intrapersonal: șÚÁÏÍű’s the difference?

Interpersonal is used to describe things that involve interaction and relationships between people—interpersonal skills refers to communication skills or “people skills.” Intrapersonal, a much less common word, is used to describe things that relate to an individual’s self or that occur within a person’s mind—intrapersonal awareness often means the same as self-awareness. Remember, inter- means “between” or “among,” and intra- means “within.”

interpersonal

adjective

  1. of or pertaining to the relations between persons:

    As a leader goes higher in an organization, commonly their technical skills are called upon less and less, while their interpersonal skills become more important.

  2. existing or occurring between persons:

    It is unlikely that someone with paranoia will thrive in interpersonal relationships.

    She is trained and certified in the treatment of emotional trauma resulting from interpersonal violence.

intrapersonal

adjective

  1. existing or occurring within the self or within one's mind: Intrapersonal conflict can lead to emotional stress.

    People with high intrapersonal intelligence are aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

    Intrapersonal conflict can lead to emotional stress.