204 Midterm #1 Flashcards
Communication Broad Definition
Process of acting on information
Intentions of Communication
To get a response
To share information, thoughts or feelings
3 Essential Elements of Interpersonal Communication
- A distinctive form of communication
- Transaction involving mutual influence b/w individuals
- Helps us manage our relationships
Models of Communication Process
Communication as Action
Communication as Interaction
Communication as Transaction
2 Goals of a helping relationship
a) helping clients manage health and live effectively
b) promote optimal independence in their daily lives
Peplau’s Theory
Nurse is the participant and observer
1. Orientation
2. Working
3. Termination
Intrapersonal Communication
Communication with oneself
Therapeutic Communication
Professional relationship strategy to support the well being of the client
CRNS (SRNA) Practice Standards #27
Identifying the effect of own values, beliefs and experiences in relationships with clients, recognizing and addressing potential conflicts.
Self Definition
The sum total of who a person is; a person’s central inner force
Self-Concept
A person’s subjective description of who the person thinks they are –> labels we use to describe ourselves to others
Personality
Enduring internal predispositions and behaviours –> characteristics that describe how people react/respond to their environments
Attitude
Learned predispositions (likes and dislikes)
Beliefs
Ways in which you structure your understanding of reality (true or not true)
Value
An enduring concept of good and bad (right and wrong)
Parts of Ourselves
Material self, Social self, Spiritual self
Material Self
Possessions, body, physical
Social Self
Different depending on context of interactions
Spiritual Self
Feelings about yourself, your thoughts, values, standards, your place in the universe
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
When people believe about themselves often comes true because they expect it to
Self-Awareness
Having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions, interests, likes, dislikes - allows you to understand other people
Self-Absorbed
Only concerned with own self
Self-Concept vs Self-Esteem
Self-Concept: subjective description of who you think you are
Self-Esteem: what you think you are worth; self worth
Social Decentring
Cognitive process in which you take into account another person’s thoughts, feelings, values, background, perspective