CH 2 and misc

Question 1

which side of the brain do men use more

Answer 1

Generally exhibit greater development of the left lobe of the breai- mathematical abilities, analytical thought, and sequential info processing.

Question 2

side of the brain women use most

Answer 2

Greater developments of the right lobe- intuitive thought, imaginative, artistic creativity, visual and spatia tasks.

Question 3

Self Disclosure (Men)

Answer 3

Men talk less personally or inclusively compared to women.

Question 4

Self Disclosure (women)

Answer 4

Make more validating and confirming statements then men

Use for cathartic reasons, and use to nurture their relationships

Question 5

Cultural Issue in Self Disclosure

Answer 5

Interacting with people from diverse backround is much more complex then simply exchanging info.

Question 6

Rhetorical sensitivity

Answer 6

Cautious approach to self-disclosure which the situation and factors about the other person are considered before disclosing com begins.

EX: telling your best friend to stop eating junk food.

Question 7

how do Rhetorically sensitive people..

Balance their self-interest with the interests of others.

Answer 7

1) Acknowledge that people are made of many selves
2) Are flexible and avoid rigidity
3) Doesn’t change their own values. Com in ways to avoid offending others.
4) Sense when it is appropriate to com something and when its not. Adapts messages to particular audience.
5) Aware of language they choose.

Question 8

Suggestions for appropriate self-disclosure

Answer 8

1)use reasoned self disclosure- Doesn’t reveal info that’s going to hurt you
2)2 way self-disclosure
3) make self disclosure appropriate to the situation and the person.
Consider Diversity- other cultures, groups, individuals don’t foster self-expression the same way the US does