Creating communication climates and Interpersonal communications

positive climates

100

How do we experience confirming climates?

When we receive messages that demonstrate our value and worth from those with whom we have a relationship with.

200

what are the 3 types of confirming messages that we receive? 

1) Recognition

2) Acknowledgement 

3)Endorsement 

Negative climates

100

How do we experience a discomforting climate?

When we receive messages that suggest we are devalued and unimportant. 

200

Is conflict positive or negative climate?

conflict can either be positive or negative, but it does bring uncomfortable and challenging circumstances. think about the social and political changes that came with conflict.

Interpersonal comm

100

what is interpersonal comm?

it is the primary means by which we get to know others as unique individuals.

200

What is self disclosure?

Self disclosure is the process of revealing information about yourself to others that is not known by them-you have to disclose it 

relational dialects

100

how do we use relational dialects?

the first option is neutralize the dialectical tensions the second option is separations, third option is practicing segmentation. final is reframing

200

developing and maintaining friendships?

one way we meet our need for connection is through our friendship. friendships mean different things to people depending on age, gender, and cultural background.

building relationships

100

what are the six steps into building relationships?

1-Role limited interaction

2-Friendly relations 

3- moving towards the friendship 

4-Nascent

5-Stabalized friendships

6- Waning friendship 

200

What are the 3 primary relationships involved with interpersonal relationships

Friendships, romantic and family.