Chapter 13 Flashcards
sexual talk
verbal sexual communication that occurs during a sexual interaction
relationship communication
an ongoing exchange between the members of a relationship that unfold overtime and consists of verbal, behavioural and affective (emotional) exchanges
criticism
a negative communication behaviour that involves attacking a partners character or personality
contempt
a negative communication that entails putting down or being hostile or disrespectful toward one’s partner
defensiveness
a negative communication in which someone protects themselves from a perceived verbal assault by denying responsibility, making excuses or counter-complaining
stonewalling
a negative communication behaviour that entails refusing to engage in the discussion at hand
perceived partner responsivness
the extent to which someone views their partner’s verbal and non-verbal responses to be accepting, validating and understanding
sexual communication
verbal, behavioural and emotional exchanges concerning sexual matters
sexting
communication of sexual words or images, typically of oneself, via technology
relationship communictaion
nonverbal sexual communication
sexual communication behaviours that do not involve words (facial expressions, touching)
flirting
a form of communication that involves conveying a sexual interest in someone
communication can be divided into two categories
verbal and nonverbal
main functions of nonverbal communication
provides information about people’s moods
what they mean
facial expressions and body language
facial expressions are _______
universal
