Ch. 8

Question 1

Recognizing flirting signals

Answer 1

moving towards one another, touching, eye contact

Question 2

Evaluation VS description

Answer 2

Evaluation - value judgement made about individuals and their actions
Description - first person report on how we feel
1. praise first, then describe
2. use i - statements not you - statements
3. make descriptions specific
4. eliminate editorial comments

Question 3

Control VS Problem orientation

Answer 3

control - regulate other person

problem orientation - seek solution together

Question 4

Manipulation VS assertiveness

Answer 4

manipulation - maneuver someone to maipulators’ goal

assertiveness - ability to communicate full range of thoughts and emotions with confidence

Question 5

Indifference VS empathy

Answer 5

indifference - lack of caring

empathy - understanding/caring about the other personas thoughts and feelings

Question 6

superiority VS equality

Answer 6

superiority - belief that someone if better/worse

equality - treating someone the same as anyone else

Question 7

certainty VS provisionalism

Answer 7

certainty - using “always and never”

provisionalism - avoiding absolutes

Question 8

Addiction to technology

Answer 8

20% of young adults use phones during sex

Question 9

Cell phone etiquette

Answer 9

Do not use phone when on a
interview
date
face to face conversation