Communication Flashcards
three parts of communication
Sender, Message, Receiver
types of communication
Verbal, Non-verbal, written
65%-93% of all communications
non-verbal
types of non verbal communication
Kinesics, Proxemics, Touch
personal space
proxemics
the study of non verbal communication
kinesics
0-2ft(0-60cm)
intimate distance
2-4ft(60cm to 1.5 meters)
personal distancce
4-12ft (1.5 meters to 3 meters)
social distance
> 12 ft (>3 meters)
public distance
used when we come into physical contact with other people
haptics
the first sense to develop in the fetus
touch
a conversion that involves positive steps through feedback to ensure that the listener is interpreting what the speaker is trying to say
active listening
a face to face interaction. focuses on the physical and emotional well being of a patient
therapeutic communication
disregards ones own rights and needs
tends to put other peoples needs ahead of their own
passive
lack of respect for the needs and rights of others, expresses feeling and thoughts with no regard for others (bull dozers)
aggressive
ability to confidently and comfortable express your thoughts and feelings while still respecting the rights of others
assertive
the ability to tell somebody your honest opinion without hurting his/her feelings
tact
making a concession or giving something up in order to reach a happy medium
compromise
the process of communication in which every individual matters and all their needs matter equally
collaboration
paraphrasing and restating both the feelings and words of the speaker
reflective communication
main principles of reflective listening
- listening before speaking
- deal with personal specifics, not impersonal generalities
- decipher the emotions behind the words, to create a better understanding of the message
- restate and clarify how you understand the message
the glue bonding between people
warmth
makes other people feel cared for and worthwhile
acknowledges the other person’s right to be treated with dignity and consideration
respect