It's all just "theoretical"
True or False: Good theory is predictive.
True
Violence is often a result of ______ conflict.
escalated, unresolved
True or false: You should always use collaboration before avoidance.
False: Certain conflicts and contexts may be better handled when using avoidance first. Such as, when conflict may be escalating to violence.
What is one way you can show someone you are actively listening?
paraphrasing, nonverbals, etc.
Who wrote the musical Hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
DAILY DOUBLE: Explain one of the "equations" from Social Exchange Theory.
Rewards - Costs = Outcomes
Outcomes - CL = Satisfaction
Outcomes - CLalt = Commitment
List three identifiable communication behaviors of violence.
§Interrupting
§Dominating
§Stereotyping others
§Glaring eye contact
§Invading posture
§Loud and abrasive
§Blaming and sarcastic
§Intimidating
§Win conflicts at expense of people close to them
What is the difference between accommodating and compromising?
When using an accommodation style, one party's goals are not met. In a compromising style, both party's goals are altered.
List 3 disconfirming responses (hint: empathy)
discounting feelings, making it about you, jumping to interpretations, giving mixed or ambiguous signals.
What was Britney Spears's first song?
Baby One More Time
Name the three types of conflict that might come from Psychodynamic Theory
Misplaced, Displaced, Overblown
List 2 "purposes" for anger.
Alarm clock for needs/other emotions. Constructive or motivational.
Emotional response, release, etc.
Daily DOUBLE: Which two are an essential part of collaboration/problem-solving?
a). perspective taking
b). clarification
c). alternative solutions
d). switching values
A & C
List the four steps of active listening.
receiving, attending, understanding, and remembering
What fish is used to make calamari?
Squid
Mike says that Sally cries all the time because she is a "weak little girl". What type of attribution is this? (hint: there are two types)
Internal Attribution
True or False: The Communication Interaction Approach considers a person's predisposition to violence.
False:The sequence of behaviors within communication patterns is what differentiates violence from nonviolence
What is the main difference between passive- aggressive and competitive or more aggressive styles?
Passive-aggressive communication appears cooperative, while trying to achieve incompatible goals behind someone's back.
What are the 2 types of goals that may lead to conflict? How are these defined?
§Instrumental: other party must remove barrier to completing task (grade change; raise)
§Relational: gain power and build trust in relationship (establish grounds for asking for grade change or raise while respecting instructor’s or boss’ power)
§Identity: how conflict parties view each other (supporting or attacking who instructor or boss is/how they teach or manage)
§Process: different ways of managing conflicts (accommodating/competing, open/private, fair/controlling, etc.)
It is illegal to dress up as what for Halloween in Alabama?
a) Clown
b) Police Officer
c) Priest
d) Witch
c) Priest
When we are uncertain, it can lead to... (hint: Uncertainty Theory)
False conflict
List and define the four types of stress.
Eustress: Short-term; encourages positive actions and attitudes
Hypostress: Underloaded; anxiety from boredom or lack of challenge
Hyperstress: Too many tasks pile up; unable to adapt or cope
Distress: Lose control of situation and source of stress; suppress real issues; stress about one thing manifests in others
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What are the four parts of an I-statement and what do they state?
1. Feelings statement
2. Problematic behavior statement: Describe offensive, upsetting, problem-inducing behavior
3. Consequences statement (because…): Describe consequences of problematic behavior for you/others
4. Goal statement: Describe specifically what you want
Christina's pet is a dog or cat?
Both :)