Relationships Flashcards
What is verbal communication?
communicating with the words and sounds that come out of our mouths when we’re speaking, including tone of voice and things like sighs and groans
What is Non verbal communication?
communication from one person to another without the use of words or spoken language (texting, body language, eye con
What are the types of abuse?
Physical Abuse, Financial abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse
What is physical abuse?
Any physical act to hurt/harm a person
What is emotional abuse?
exposing someone to behavior that may result in phycological trauma
What is financial abuse?
One partner has control over the other partner’s access to financial/economic resources.
What is sexual abuse?
Any sexual act without consent being given.
Define Consent
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
What is passive communication?
Not expressing feelings or needs, ignoring personal rights, deferring to others to make decisions to avoid conflict and tension.
What is aggressive communication?
aggressively expressing feelings, strongly expressing opinions as they occur, shouting, yelling, verbally abusing, blaming, demanding
What is assertive communication?
Expressing your point of view in a clear way, respecting others while getting your point across, not accusing, being firm but still respectful.
What are different types of relationships?
Family, friends, peers, co-workers, professional, Romantic
What are the consent laws if you are under the age of 12?
No one can have sex with you, touch you or make you touch them or perform a sexual act infront of you.
What are the consent laws if you are 12-16?
No one 2 years older than you can sex with you, touch you or make you touch them or perform a sexual act infront of you.
What are the consent laws if you are over the age of 16?
None caring or supervising you can sex with you, touch you or make you touch them or perform a sexual act infront of you.
What are characteristics of a healthy relationship?
Honesty, trust, respect, open communication
What are skills essential for a healthy relationship?
Being yourself, being assertive, communication
When can consent not be given?
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol, unconscious
What are some myths associated with domestic violence?
It only happens to women, it’s always physical, men are the only abusers
What is digital reputation?
All the things you say or do online as well as what others post.
