Empathy/ Responses
These are the three types of Empathy.
Perspective talking, Sympathetic responsiveness, and empathic responsiveness.
This type of interaction is known for providing emotional support for the other partner.
Supportive interactions.
Supportive interactions consist of being able to support someone with advice, motivation, companionship, and psychological support through the power of interaction.
Name three of the supportive message skills you can use.
Possible answers Supportive climate, effectively offering advice, reappraisal, supporting emotions, and providing uplifting energetic support.
Traditional face-to-face communication lacks 5 ideas digital communication has. What are the 5 ideas digital communication has?
1. Increased presence to others.
2. Increased social distance.
3. Benefits to apprehensive individuals.
4. Opportunities of dealing with loss.
5. Ease of management.
Out of the three types of empathy what is considered to be the most "cold" or "logical" form of empathy.
Perspective talking is considered the most "cold" or "logical" form of empathy.
This is because it doesnt require an emotional response. All that is required is to think about what the person is thinking or feeling.
Why is social support usually given in closer relationships?
Social Support is usually given in closer relationships because we can see and aid others who need it.
Social Support is the assistance provided to others that we believe may need it.
A supportive climate is an important key for the recipient to feel comfortable because?
A supportive climate is important because it offers a safe and comfortable space to discuss their problems and feelings.
The idea of supporting someone through social media, while remaining anonymous and receiving comfort from a stranger is known as?
Increased social distance.
Increased social distance can help people who have social anxiety or who are uncomfortable with face-to-face interactions by creating a barrier between them and others from the comfort of their home.
This form of responsiveness is most common when there is a close or intimate relationship between the person in need of support and the person called on to provide it. Also known as the "warmest" or most emotional form of sympathy.
This form of responsiveness is known as empathetic responsiveness.
Empathetic responsiveness is when the person who is showing empathy can relate to the struggles of the person expressing their feelings and emotions.
During Phase Two: Supportive provisions, Supporters are supposed to offer what to reassure the problem will be fixed.
The Supporter is supposed to provide help to address the problem and also offer a possible solution.
In the 5 aspects of a supportive climate, briefly summarize two aspects.
1. The Emphasis on helping. By emphasizing that you would like to help you are opening up the idea for a less threatening and more open and supportive climate.
2. Promise and keep confidentiality. You can do this by ensuring the support seeker will not get their problems shared with others.
3. Convey acceptance and affiliation. Be accepting of the problems you may hear, and be able to affiliate with the support recipient.
4. Convey warmth and caring nonverbally. Your body language needs to match what you are saying to the support seeker.
5. Promote elaboration with questions and brief responses. Ask questions that help fully understand the grasp of the situation.
The idea of memorializing can be expressed by a living person sending a digital message to a deceased individual through the process called?
Transcorporeal communication.
Transcorporeal communication is the act of communicating with a deceased individual through sending messages through social media or networks. Websites such as Legacy.com, MyDeathSpace.com, and Memory-Of.com have been around for over a decade to facilitate the creation of interactive online memorials.
If Jake sits and listens to Marks financial problems but cannot relate, Jake can only offer support to Mark. Jake is expressing what kind of responsiveness?
Jake Is showing sympathetic responsiveness.
Jake is demonstrating "emotional concern" and "sympathy" towards Marks problems without knowing what Mark is going through himself.
Most relationships benefit from times when we have ______ or ______ support.
Offered or received support.
The reason most relationships benefit from this is that both parties will better understand how to fix the problem, feel closer to the other party, and also feel supported during the conversation.
"There is relief that comes simply from having our emotions recognized and understood. This recognition and understanding helps us temporarily stop reacting emotionally to the situation." This idea comes from what theory?
The theory of conversationally induced reappraisals.
This theory states that "the theory that having our emotions recognized and understood results in relief, which allows us to look for other explanations for how we feel and steps we can Take to make the situation better." Jurkiewicz, S. (2010). Inter-act: Interpersonal Communication Concepts, Skills, and Contexts [Book Review]. Inter-act Interpersonal Communication Concepts, Skills, and Contexts, 22(2), 70. https://search.informit.org/documentSummary;dn=705519805334505;res=IELHSS;type=pdf
Name the three guidelines of empathy. How would we use these three guidelines?
1. Pay attention to nonverbal or paralanguage cues. Example: Paying closer attention to what the speaker is doing such as emotions, facial expressions, body language, etc.
2. Pay attention to the verbal and emotional content of the message conveyed. Example: Pay close attention to the words they use and the emotion they put into the words.
3. Use the skill of perception checklist. Example: Asking questions to see where their headspace is at. Such questions could relate to what they are discussing and how it makes them feel.
Providing a supportive interaction can be difficult for what reasons?
Each person responds differently to supportive interactions.
You may have someone who handles face-to-face communication better than someone else. This is why you must tailor your communication skills to each person you're helping.
Celebratory support is an important part of supporting positive feelings because?
Celebratory support is important because it helps people capitalize on their wins instead of their losses. This intern helps people stay positive and celebrate success.
Examples of this: "Way to go", "you got this", "Congratulations", And "Keep up the good work!". Any affirmations that can further the success of the support seeker is appreciated.