Commnication

Define Interpersonal Communication- Exchanging information, feelings, and meanings between two or more people, expressing both verbal and nonverbal.

Define verbal, nonverbal, and vocal communication 

Verbal- Spoken words to convey, thoughts, ideas and emotions 

Nonverbal Communication-  Conveying messages, body language, facial expressions.

Vocal communication- Speaking one’s ideas, thoughts out loud to one other

Provide examples for verbal, nonverbal, and vocal communication

Verbal- When thinking something to say before saying it

Nonverbal communication- Talking to a friend with comfort body language

Vocal Communication- Speaking your ideas out loud to a friend, giving instructions 

Define Toxic and Nourishing relationships

Toxic Relationship- Partner is not a good person to their partner, making it hard to communicate with others. Not supportive, controlling, manipulative or abusive 

Nourishing Relationship- Partner is anticipating their wants and needs and fulfilling them

Identify the five levels of interaction within toxic/nourishing

Toxic

1. Emotional abuse 

2. Manipulation

3. Gaslighting 

4. Neglect

5. Anxious 

Nourishing 

1. Trust

2. Support

3. Respect

4. Open communication 

5. Love

Describe the advantages of in-person, face-to-face communication

• Non-verbal cues

• Immediate Feedback

• Building Relationships 

• Engagement

Discuss the importance of body language 

Enhance understanding, build connections, and convey emotions more effectively.

Identify the 5 bubbles discussed in bubble theory. Place them in order.

1. Intimate Space

2. Personal Space

3. Social Space

4. Public Space 

5. Stranger Bubble

Define proxemics-How people use and perceive the physical space around them in various social contexts

Be able to pull examples of toxic and nourishing relationships from Rebel Without a Cause

Toxic

Jim and his parents- constant passive behavior that is a lack of guidance and stability for Jim

Judy and her parents- they are emotionally distant, and Judy then feels rebellious 

Nourishing

Jim and Plato- Find each other’s company, and emotional support and sense of belonging

Jim and the officer- the officer is supportive of jim, and tries to understand Jim’s troubled background, they find solace in each other’s company 

Identify and discuss your color/number from the communication style quiz. Do you agree with the results? Number 2, and color green, I don’t fully agree with this quiz but somehow relate. 

Discuss each of the following styles of conflict resolution according to the Thomas Killamn Model

Competing-high assertiveness and low cooperativeness.Individuals pursue their own concerns at the expense of others. Use their power seems appropriate to win their position 

Collaborating-high assertiveness and high cooperatives. Work together and find a beneficial solution that satisfies both parties. Active listening.

Avoiding-low assertiveness and low cooperativeness. Individuals do not immediately pursue their own concerns. Withdraw from conflict. Postpone dealing with it 

Accommodinging-low assertiveness and high cooperativeness. Prioritize the concerns and needs of others over their own. Willing to yield or give in to others to maintain harmony and avoid conflict

Compromising-intermediate assertiveness and intermediate cooperativeness. Find a middle ground that satisfies both parties' concerns. Involves negotiation.