This type of message focuses on the subject being discussed. For example "It's your turn to do the dishes".
Content message
The gender is more likely to be aggressive, demanding, and competitive
Males/Boys
This type of response conveys value, respect and care for the other person
A Confirming Response
This stage of the developmental model is important because it is where you can make a first impression
What is Initiating
These messages express how you feel about the other person, which is often expressed through the tone of your voice, or body language.
Relational Message
This is what men do when they feel uncomfortable in a conversation
They withdraw from conversations
The two types of conflict spirals
Escalatory and De-Escalatory
During this stage parties try to regain their sense of self
what is Differentiating
This relational Dimension is how much you admire someone, even if you dont necessarily like them.
Respect
This is what women want to do while in a conflict
They want to maintain the relationship during a conflict
The contrasting supportive behaviour to Neutrality/Indifference
Empathy
Summerizing that you no longer want to be a part of a relationship is an example of this stage
What is Termination
This is when you treat the other person as a "one-of-a-kind" person, rather than just a role.
Unique Individuals
The difference of men and women with how roles are distributed
Men: tell what each person role is
Women: Ask each person which role they want to be
The 5 styles of expressing conflict
Non-Assertive, Directly Aggressive, Passive Aggressive, Indirect, Assertive
Withdrawing from the other party rather than discussing the issues is an example of this stage
What is Circumscribing?