JENPARTY! Interpersonal Communication Flashcards

Flashcards covering key interpersonal communication concepts from the JENPARTY! lecture.

Integrative Conflict

A conflict management style focusing on finding a win-win solution.

“I” Statements

A type of statement that allows you to take ownership of your feelings and is a way to de-escalate conflict.

Avoiders

A conflict management style that allows someone to ignore the conflict altogether.

Expert Power

A type of power based on a person’s perceived knowledge or skill.

Referent Power

A type of power most associated with relationships and attraction.

Independence/Dependence

A relational dialectic that explores the balance between acting autonomously and relying on a friend.

Affection/Instrumentality

A relational dialectic that addresses the balance between caring for a friend and achieving personal goals.

Acquisitive Friendship

A type of friendship that reflects a specific space and time.

Discerning Friendship

A type of friendship marked by deep commitment and longevity.

Agentic Friendship

A friendship based on activities.

Laissez-faire Family

A type of family that leaves children vulnerable to outside influences.

Statistical definition of family (David Pemberton's/Census Bureau's)

Two or more people joined together by ties of marriage, blood, or adoption.

Empty nest two

A stage in the family life cycle where couples have retired and have more flexibility and time to enjoy activities together.

Harmonious Sibling Relationship

A sibling relationship characterized by low hostility and high warmth.

Full nest one

A stage in the family life cycle where couples have pre-school age children and are starting to associate with other couples who also have children.

Synchronous Communication

Communication that occurs when the sender and receiver are concurrently engaged in the communication process.

Asynchronous Interaction

An email exchange where a response is received 48 hours later.

Yelling

In Computer Mediated Communication, typing in all capital letters typically signifies this.

Netiquette

The set of professional and social rules and norms for communicating online.

Media Richness Theory

This theory examines how information quality impacts computer mediated communication.

Profession

An occupation that involves mastery of complex knowledge and skills through prolonged training, education, or practical experience.

Supporting Leadership Style

A leadership style that involves acting as a facilitator.

Individualist Follower

A type of follower that tends to do what they think is best for the organization, not necessarily what they’ve been asked to do.

Acquaintance Stage (LMX)

A type of LMX relationship that involves a shift from purely personal self-interests to a combination of both self-interests and the organization's interest.

Mentoring Relationship

A peer relationship that provides informal help and advice when needed without fear or reproach.

Accusation

A hurtful message that involves an assignment of fault or blame.

Indirect Suggestions Tests

A type of secret test that involves joking or hinting about more serious stages of a relationship.

Empty Apologies

An apology that includes expression of responsibility, conveyance of remorse, and direct request for forgiveness.

Directness Test

A form of secret testing that involves disclosing one’s feelings about the relationship with the hope their partner will reciprocate.

Triangle Test

A test that involves the manipulation of a third person to obtain information about the relationship.