Acronyms
Communication
Decision Making
Specific Needs
Interviews
100

SPEECS

Social, Physical, Emotional, Economic, Cultural, Spiritual 

100

What are two different ways of communicating 

Verbal and Non-Verbal 

100

What are the 5 types of decision making 

Rational, Impulsive, Intuitive, Confident and Hesitant 

100

Refers to our essential desire to feel protected and safe from threat

Safety and Security 

100

What type of research is an interview 

Primary and Qualitative

200

CDAGS

Culture, Disability, Age, Gender, Socioeconomic Status (SES)

200

The four main characteristics of communication are:

  • Sender: Creator of the message

  • Receiver: Who the message is intended for

  • Message: Meaning of the communication

  • Medium: How the message is being communicated

200

How does past experiences and personal values affect decision making 

Values and attitudes will impact the decisions people make. Past experiences may affect decisions as individuals compare previous alternatives and outcomes.


200

Refers to the process of learning to acquire knowledge and skills

Education 

200

How can an interview be conducted

Can be carried out in person, phone or video conferences.

300

PCDP

Planning and Organisation, Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving 

300

What is Assertive communication 

Occurs when a person expresses their feelings in a positive and non aggressive manner, stating their rights, opinions, and feelings without hurting others

300

Define intuitive decision-making 

Instinctive decision-making, made based on the character of the person and their intuition 

300

An activity to which one devotes their time and exerts energy towards a goal for payment, profit or commission.

Employment

300

What is a structured interview 

Planned with a set of predetermined questions 

400

CAAPS

Complexity of the problem, Access to resources, Attitudes to change, Past experiences and personal values, Sociocultural factors

400

Shouting, Blaming and Interrupting are all examples of what communication style

Aggressive

400

What is the importance of decision making

The importance of decision making improves communication, group cohesion, clarity, progression and all members are involved

400

A complete state of physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing

Health

400

What are the pros of an unstructered interview 

More flexibility

More relaxed atmosphere 

500

IESIE

Identify the problem

Explore alternative solutions & consequences

Select an option

Implement the solution

Evaluate the situation

500

What are the outcomes of passive communication 

Ignores their own rights and allows others to infringe 

Doesn't state their opinions 

Wants to be seen as polite

500

Define decision making 

The process of constructing choices and reaching a conclusion after considering all alternatives available

500

Refers to the primary needs of food, clothing, and shelter that are required by all people

Adequate Standards of Living (ASoL)

500

What are the cons of using interviews as a research method 

Time consuming

Costly 

Open to interviewer bias