Chapter 12 Flashcards

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What is Power?

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an individuals ability to control or influence others to do what they want

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2
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power is perception

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People can use powerful communication, but if others don’t perceive or accept their power, the behavior is not dominant

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3
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Power is a Relational Concept

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power exists in relationships

dominance requires submission

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4
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Power is Resource Based

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power usually represents a struggle over resources

Scarce and valued resources create more intense and protracted power struggles

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5
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Persons with Less to Lose Have Greater Power

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Dependence power – people who are less committed and dependent on the relationship and the other person are more powerful

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6
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One -up messages

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dominant and controlling

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7
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one-down messages

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deferent or accepting

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8
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Powerful speech

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occurs when speakers focus mainly on themselves, dominate conversation, interrupt others, redirect conversation

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Powerless speech

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involves use of tag questions and hedges

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10
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Nonverbal positions of power

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Nonverbal behaviors may be a richer source of power messages than verbal communication

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11
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Separation and Individuation

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process whereby teenagers distance themselves from their parents and develop and individual identity apart from the family structure

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12
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Traditional marriage

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based on male dominance and clearly specialized roles

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13
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Egalitarian marriage

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both partners actively involved in parenting and both share in the responsibilities of the household

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