Abuse Cycle
Vocab
Body Language
100
How many stages are in the abuse cycle?
Three
100
Holding back you true feelings and going along with the other person.
What is Passive.
100
What is eye contact?
Meeting someone's gaze when they are talking.
200
This is the first stage of the abuse cycle.
What is the Honeymoon stage.
200
Communicating your feelings and opinions in a way that might seem threatening or disrespectful.
What is Aggressive.
200
What is active listening?
Listening and engaging actively in the conversation.
300
This is the stage where it is like "walking on egg shells".
What is Tension stage.
300
Being able to express your feelings without being harmful.
What is Assertive.
300
What is an "I" message?
Expressing your feelings and opinions without judging someone.
400
This is the stage where the aggressor attacks the victim either physically or verbally.
What is the abuse stage.
400
Working together toward a common goal.
What is Cooperation.
400
Everyone wants to feel accepted by who?
Their peers or friends.
500
Why does the abuse cycle repeat?
Because the aggressor and the victim go through the honeymoon stage.
500
Coping strategies that help you protect yourself from difficult feelings.
What is Defense Mechanism.
500
What is body language?
Posture, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements.
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