Fear of Writing and Stages of Change

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture about fear of writing and the stages of change related to writing and communication.

Fear of Writing

A feeling of anxiety or dread related to writing tasks.

Negative Orientation

A type of fear that involves focusing on negative outcomes and experiences.

Risk of Failure

The fear that one will not succeed, leading to anxiety about performance.

Pre-contemplation Stage

A stage where an individual is not yet considering change.

Contemplation Stage

A stage where an individual is thinking about change but has not yet committed.

Preparation Stage

A stage where an individual is planning to make a change.

Action Stage

A stage where an individual actively works on making a change.

Relapse Stage

A stage where an individual returns to old behaviors after attempting to change.

Primary Research

Research that involves the collection of original data.

Secondary Research

Research that involves the use of existing data or information.

Citing Sources

The act of referencing other works in your writing to support your arguments.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

Two-Way Communication

A form of communication where information is exchanged between two parties.

One-Way Communication

A form of communication where information is sent from one party to another without feedback.

Effective Writing Habit

The practice of writing consistently regardless of mood or inspiration.

Research Credibility

The reliability and trustworthiness of sources used in writing.

Life Jacket Example

A scenario used to illustrate stages of change related to personal safety habits.