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interpersonal vs. intrapersonal
interpersonal vs. intrapersonal: What’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.â€
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
adjective
- 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.