(Mis)Communication
What are the three communication styles we discussed in class?
Passive, Assertive, Aggressive
What are the 4 parts of an I Message?
I Feel, When, Because, Instead
"Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships" is an Example of Which Dimension of Wellness:
Emotional
What are two ways social media may impact our social wellness?
- It may allow us to speak with people far away, expanding our social circle or increasing our connectedness
- It is correlated to higher risk of loneliness, especially with excessive use
- It can expose us to new ideas, opportunities, and groups that we were previously not experiencing
- It can lead to social comparison and shame associated with our exprience
What destructive communication tactic is defined as: a deliberate attempt to destroy someone's reputation by associating them with negative traits; "you never get things done","you always ignore when I'm talking to you"
Character Assassination
What is the difference between barriers to communication and destructive communication
Barriers are NATURALLY OCCURRING/UNINTENTIONAL environmental, social, situational elements that make miscommunication more likely.
Destructive communication are INTENTIONAL tactics we use that are meant to derail, distract, or harm the conversation.
Two examples of Constructive Communication Tactics are:
"I Messages”
Clarity
Timing
Asking Questions
Active listening
Reflective Listening
Avoiding Intense Anger
Working to learn a new skill on your own is an example of which dimension of wellness
Intellectual
What is a soft skill? What is one example?
Soft Skills: traits and interpersonal skills that make up a person's ability to interact effectively with others. These include:
Speaking Skills: like pitch , tone of voice, volume, inflection
Listening Skills: like eye contact, engagement, holding to listen
Body Language: gestures, facial expressions, open posture
What is gaslighting?
A manipulation tactic involving convincing someone into questioning their own reality, thoughts, and feelings.
What is the difference between introversion and passive communication
Introversion is a personality trait; introverted people are still capable of performing all forms of communication.
What is the foundation of healthy relationships and two additional characteristics of a healthy relationship?
- Foundation is trust
- Honesty and open communication
- Mutual respect
- Feeling heard and validated
- The ability to be comfortable with and without the other person
- Feeling represented in decision making
- Overall, healthy relationships make us feel good
True or False: The Occupational and Intellectual Dimensions of Wellness Always Occur Together
False: Though they may often appear together, no two dimensions have to always be present for one another
Define Taboo
The concept that a behavior, activity, or topic is considered unacceptable to talk about or commit.
What are Parasocial Relationships?
One-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest, and time, and the other is completely unaware of their existence.
What are Perceptual Filters?
The personal factors and life experiences that create the basis in which we view other people, events, and information. Often contribute towards miscommunication.
Define Resiliency
The ability to “bounce back”, adapt, and recover from difficult experiences quickly and be stronger as a result of that experience
Cleaning up a local river near your home, alone, may be an example of which two dimensions of wellness?
Spiritual, Environmental, Emotional
What are two reasons that establishing healthy boundaries is important?
- Early exposure to healthy boundaries can encourage kids to feel safer, supported, and make responsible decision.
- Foster a sense of self-respect, safety, and autonomy in relationships by setting and sticking with clear expectations.
- Help form meaningfully connect with others, fostering emotional and physical security through continued respect and trust.
- Provide a clear response that may occur when boundaries are crossed.
What distinguishes abuse from unhealthy relationships?
In abuse - one partner demonstrates a pattern of intentional behavior revolving around gaining power and control over the other
Define Stigma
An inherently negative set of beliefs or views that a person, group, or society has about something.
What are Three Examples of Destructive Communication Tactics
1. Blaming
2. Interrupting
3. Endless Fighting
4. Character Assassination
5. Calling in Reinforcements
6. Withdrawal/avoidance/changing the topic
7. Needing to be Right/being uncompromising
Which Dimensions are Missing:
Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, _____, Social, Environmental, _______
Occupational and Spiritual
What are the FRIES of Consent?
- Freely Given
- Reversible
- Informed
- Enthusiastic
- Specific
What are five of the seven forms of abuse we discussed in class?
Physical
Verbal
Economic
Technological
Sexual
Emotional/Psychological/Mental
Isolation and Permission Giving
Using Jealousy
Minimizing/Denying/Blaming