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Imagined interactions are covert dialogues that occur with significant others and are a part of the social cognition process. Imagined interactions may call up plans for anticipated encounters. Using a multidimensional instrument known as the “Survey of Imagined Interaction” (SII), the multivariate relationship between general characteristics of imagined interactions and various measures of self-awareness and emotional intensity were examined. Measures reflecting loneliness, locus of control, being dominant in an imagined interaction as well as feeling satisfied and pleasant with an imagined interaction were regressed on the general dimensions of the SII. Results from the regression models are discussed in terms of imagined interactions being associated with and possibly creating more self-awareness.

This research explores the relationship between imagined interaction dimensions [1], conversational sensitivity dimensions [2], and communication competence [3]. Results of a study reveal features of imagined interaction predicting both conversational sensitivity and self-reported communication competence. Mental experiences of communication (i.e., imagined interaction) are thought to activate sensitivity to conversations and to provide knowledge structures for competent interaction. A path analysis revealed the mediating role of overall conversational sensitivity leading to communication competence.A number of communication researchers are intrigued with the verbal and nonverbal characteristics of skilled or competent communicators in a variety of situations [4-6]. Self-report instruments of communication competence have asked for reports about various communicative behaviors such as self-disclosure, sending "clear" verbal/nonverbal messages and being persuasive [3]. However, little is known about communication competence from an intrapersonal communication and social cognitive perspective, although some theorists have suggested that effective communicators rely on implicit knowledge structures that prepare them for anticipated communication encounters [7]. In addition, Berger 139