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
Emotional abuse
Manipulation
Gaslighting
Neglect
Anxious
Nourishing
Trust
Support
Respect
Open communication
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.
Intimate Space
Personal Space
Social Space
Public Space
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.