health vocabulary 1.8

communication

The exchange of messages between people

communication press

The exchange of messages and feedback between a sender and receiver

sender

The person who delivers a message

message

The information or idea sent to another person

receiver

The person who receives the message

feedback

A response showing the sender that the message was received or understood

verbal communication

Using spoken or written words to send a message

nonverbal communication

Using body language, voice tone, volume, and other wordless signals to communicate

body language

Movements, posture, facial expressions, and gestures that communicate without words

active listening

Giving someone your full attention and responding in ways that show understanding

passive communication

Hiding or not clearly stating needs, wants, and feelings

aggressive communications

Making demands of or insulting others

passive aggressive communication

Indirectly making demands or insulting others without clearly stating needs, wants, and feelings

assertive communication

Clearly stating needs, wants, opinions, and feelings

I-statement

A statement that explains how the speaker thinks or feels without judging the receiver

nonverbal cues

A wordless signal, such as a gesture, facial expression, or tone of voice