Violence and the Media
A public form of communication
Media
Feeling nervous, stressed, uneasy, or apprehensive
Anxiety
A strong feeling of displeasure mixed with an urge to fight back.
Anger
The act of expressing oneself in such a way that is easily understood by others.
Communication
What are the 3 different ways to handle an assertive situation?
Passive, aggressive, and assertive
behaviors and actions
What is not the best thing to do in situations that produce nervousness or anxiety?
Avoiding the situation, it can prevent us from recognizing and developing abilities to cope with anxiety.
What are 2 situations that can make a person angry?
teasing, jealousy, being insulted, etc.
The two types of communication?
Verbal and nonverbal
What does aggressive mean?
Acting in a hostile manner.
That violence is the easiest way to get what you want.
What are two negative ways some people cope with anxiety?
Over eating, smoking, drinking, etc.
What are 3 physical reactions to anger?
increased heart rate, tightened muscles, clenched jaw, reddened cheeks.
What are 3 examples of nonverbal communication?
Body language, facial expressions, eye contact, etc.
What does passive mean?
accepting without objection or resistance
What is violence?
Act or threat that hurts a person or object physically or verbally.
What are the 3 techniques for coping with anxiety?
Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation exercise, and mental rehearsal
What are 4 ways in which people deal with anger?
Do nothing, lash out, refuse to talk, try to control anger, using coping skills.
A failure in communication.
What does assertive mean?
Calmly and firmly standing up for your rights
What are 3 way in which media violence can be harmful?
makes it entertaining, makes pain and death seem unimportant, casual attitude towards violence, makes bullying look good, etc.
What are 4 signs of anxiety?
rapid heartbeat, shaky voice, muscle tension, sweaty hands, dry mouth, "butterflies" in stomach, shaky hands, difficulty concentrating.
What are the 4 techniques to manage anger?
Warning light, counting to 10, self-statements, reframing
What are the 4 skills for avoiding misunderstandings?
1. send same message on all channels
2. Be specific
3. Ask questions.
4. paraphrase
What is the procedure for saying no?
1. State your position
2. State your reason
3. Be understanding