Communication
Resolving Conflict
As Good As It Gets
Listening
Potpourri
100
A statement in which the person describes how he or she feels by using the pronoun "I."
What is an "I" message?
100
Conflicts that impact relationships.
What are "interpersonal conflicts"?
100
The main character in the film has this mental health disorder.
What is "OCD" or "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder"?
100
Paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating.
What is "active listening"?
100
Ms. Kimmes' first name.
What is "Jamie"?
200
The ability to "stand in someone else's shoes"?
What is "empathy"?
200
When a conflict increases or grows in intensity.
What is "escalating" (or escalation)?
200
In the film, we see the main character display this terrible communication quality which uses words to mistreat or injure others.
What is "verbal abuse."
200
Accounts for only about 7% of whatever message someone is sharing.
What are "words"?
200
The most popular silent skit choice for the "body language" activity in health last week.
What is "passing another person through a narrow doorway"?
300
This form of non-verbal communication involves gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture.
What is "body language"?
300
Your primary concern when responding to a conflict.
What is "your health and safety"?
300
When the main character takes proper care of Simon's dog while he's in the hospital, he displays this character trait. (several possible answers may apply)
What is "trustworthiness," "caring," "responsibility," or "citizenship." (need only one correct answer)
300
What someone says is as important as this.
What is "how" they say it?
300
A question you should ask your parents more often.
What is "How are you?" or "How was your day?" (any version of this is okay for credit)
400
Expressing thoughts and feelings clearly and directly but without hurting others; the strongest style of communication.
What is being "assertive"?
400
The privacy of both parties when resolving a conflict.
What is "confidentiality"?
400
Complete this quote from the film, "[Here's a compliment for you.] You make me wanna be a . . ."
What is a "better man"?
400
Rephrasing or summarizing what another person has said to show understanding.
What is "reflective listening"?
400
The current habit we are studying in the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens."
What is "Seek first to understand, then to be understood"?
500
Non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.
What is "constructive criticism"?
500
The use of communication and often compromise to settle a disagreement.
What is "negotiation"?
500
The main character of the movie is played by this famous actor, who also starred in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Who is "Jack Nicholson"?
500
Asking questions and trying to see what someone thinks or how they feel about a situation being discussed.
What is "clarifying."
500
The actress who played Simon's sister in the movie "As Good As It Gets" is also the voice of this well-known animated TV character.
Who is "Lisa Simpson"?
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