Relationship
What are keys to a strong relationship?
Communication, compromise, commitment, selflessness, apologies, trust, and remembering the little things.
What is the definition of a stereotype?
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular thing.
How can you avoid peer pressure?
Recognize peer pressure, listen to your inner voice, talk to someone outside of the group, imagine your parents/grandparents see you, ask if it’s worth the risk.
What is one communication behavior?
Agressive
How do you keep friends?
Say what you mean and establish trust.
Why do relationships fail?
Lack of communication, trust, compromising, and commitment.
What are some of the most commom areas where stereotypes are used?
Gender/sexuality, age, and race/ethnicity.
How do you make GREAT decisions?
Give thought to the problem, review your choices, evaluate the consequences of each choice, assess ad choose the best choice, think it over afterward.
What is another communication behavior?
Passive
How should we apologize?
Apologize thoroughly and mean it, do it in your own time.
What are the benefits of a romantic relationship?
Love and affection, support, acceptance, and emotional and physical closeness.
Where are stereotypes most often used?
School, workplace, and media/internet.
What are some refusal skills that you can use when peers are pressuring you to do something you don't want to do?
Say no and mean it, blame it on someone else, change the subject.
What are the other two communication behaviors?
Assertive and passive-agressive
What is the definition of a compromise?
An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
What makes people more likely to have a good reltionship?
Strong Communication
How can we reduce/eliminate stereotyping people?
Focus on everyone as an individual, and remember that there are more differences within a group than between groups, in our ability to perceive and interact with people.
What is an example of peer pressure?
Your friend offers you drugs. They say you won't be your friend any more if you don't do it.
What are some ways to communicate nonverbally?
Eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, and posture.
How to be true to yourself and your partner?
Be honest, match your actions to your words, and have sincere reactions.
What is an abusive relationship?
Your significant other is harming you physically and/or emotionally.
Can who or what you love stereotype you? Yes or No
Yes Love is a powerful thing. Most of us experience it at some point in our lives. Some people will judge you and put you into a category that does not match you if thy don't agree with who or what you love.
What is an example of refusing to give in to peer pressure?
"NO!" I yelled when my "friend" was trying to give me a guilt trip for not making bad decisions, too. Then I walked away.
What is a way of nonverbal communication that someone would think is wierd?
touching without consent
What are the three C's of a strong, healthy relationship?
Commit, Compromise, communication.