Final Exam Flashcards
What are the 9 factors of improving communication skills?
- Taking Time 2. Motivation and Concern 3. Empathy 4. Content. 5. Self-Disclosure 6. Clarity 7. Listening 8. Feedback 9. Arguing Constructively
What does taking time mean in communication?
- Being present in the relationship. Taking the time to invest and minimize distractions
What does Motivation and Concern mean in communication?
What is the one of communication (not necessarily what we say) it’s feeling based.
What is empathy in communication?
Not just being heard but felt. Being validated.
What is Content in communication?
No complaining, communicating your displeasure positively
What is self-disclosure in communication?
Sharing how we feel, being honest. Revealing yourself.
What is clarity in communication?
ASK! rather than misunderstanding say what you need to say or mean to say.
What is listening in communication?
Listening to what they have to say- letting someone tell their story.
What is feedback in communication?
actively listening (paraphrasing)
What is arguing constructively in communication?
Agree to disagree, we don’t always get what we had in mind,
What is the most important factor in communication?
Listening
What was William Ury’s video THE POWER OF LISTENING about?
Starting a listening revolution. There are three important reasons to listen (1: helps us understand the other side. 2: Helps us build rapport (connect) 3: Makes it more likely that the other person will listen to us)
What book did Dr. Gabor Mate write?
Hold on to your kids
What was Gabor Mates video Hold On to Your Kids about?
Peers replacing parents, parents need to be the authority. Conservative view: return to the natural parent-child relationship.
What book did Max Van Manen write?
The Tone of Teaching.
What was Max Van Manen’s The tone of teaching about?
- Phenomenology we should connect with a child by really seeing the child (creates a relational space) through this a natural parental authority emerges
What was “what makes a good life?” by Robert Woldinger about?
A Harvard study of men and how good relationships keep us happier and healthier. It’s not the number of relationships but the quality of relationships.
In parenting what is socialization?
The process of learning one’s culture and acquiring personality and personal values throughout the lifespan
In parenting what is the reciprocal influence?
We shape our surroundings- we don’t realize we have this.
what does it mean when it says related but different?
See the world different; different goals
What influence do peers have in parenting and adolescents?
Your peer group is your major influence (social development).
What are the 3 ways for positive influence in parents and adolescents?
1- Spend time and talk with them. 2- Set high standards; have high expectations 3- Send Clear messages.
What are the Four points under leaving the nest?
Launching, women, difficulties, leaving and mourning.
What does launching have to do with leaving the nest?
Moving out on your own. People usually launch around 18 years old.
What has changed about women launching (leaving the nest)
In the past women launched to marry- now they leave more for independence
What difficulties are in leaving the nest?
Adjusting (some define stress as adjusting to new reality) Identity (figuring out who we are and where we fit in the world). Issues of loneliness and emotional issues.
What does leaving and mourning have to with leaving the nest?
It’s a loss. The ‘you’ who was has passed. We are called to mourn.
What was 18 to life about?
Young couple gets engaged during truth and dare- but then ends up actually getting married despite lack of support from parents.
What is a major characteristic of communication in sexual relationships?
Sex is a form of communication can be a spiritual union. We can also communicate about sex.