Relationships

Question 1

Positive effects satisfying relationships have on us

Answer 1

Equality, belonging, acceptance, happiness, support, affection, trust, commitment, love, care, safety, intimacy, humour

Question 2

Poor destructive relationships can have negative effects on our wellbeing:

Answer 2

Anxiety, low self esteem, fear, depression, loneliness, self harm, embarrassment, harassment, lack of social skills

Question 3

Qualities of equal and respectful relationships:

Answer 3

Positive relationships involve positive qualities such as love, trust, empathy, intimacy and commitment, as well as effective skills in communication, conflict resolution and decision making. It is these qualities and skills that enhance relationships

Question 4

Love

Answer 4

A deep affection for or attraction to someone or something

Question 5

Trust

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Having confidence in the honesty and reliability of someone or something

Question 6

Empathy

Answer 6

Being able to identify with someone else by putting yourself in their shoes

Question 7

Negotiation

Answer 7

The settling of disagreement while respecting the rights of all involved

Question 8

Intimacy

Answer 8

Being extremely close or familiar with someone; being personally attached

Question 9

Commitment

Answer 9

Fulfilling all promises; honouring what you have said you will do

Question 10

Power

Answer 10

The ability to do something or to make something happen

Question 11

Communication

Answer 11

The sending and receiving of messages, either verbally or non-verbally

Question 12

Conflict resolution

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Bargaining to reach an argument

Question 13

Decision-making

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Being able to make an informed judgement or conclusion

Question 14

Developing healthy and positive relationships involves a range of skills. These factors include:

Answer 14

Communication skills- include active listening, showing empathy, negotiation, conflict resolution and assertiveness
Decision making skills- include setting ground rules and boundaries
Power in relationships-is understanding the positive and negative use of power
These skills increase our ability to develop and maintain equal and respectful relationships

Question 15

The importance of communication

Answer 15

Good communication can enhance a relationship with a lack of communication harms (or can even ruin) relationships. Communication is a skill and can be improved through practice. Communication skills involve more than just talking and listening. Active listening, showing empathy, negotiating, resolving conflict and being assertive are all part of communication.

Question 16

Active listening

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A listener pays close attention to the speaker and concentrates on what they are saying. Eye contact and body languages show the speaker that the listener is interested. The listener then repeats what they have heard, but puts it into their own words. This makes the speaker feel like they are really being heard. It doesn’t necessarily mean the listener agrees with the speaker, but it is a way to show the listener understands what is being said.

Question 17

Empathy

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Is being able to identify with and understand how another person is feeling. To empathise with someone, you must be aware of their feelings.

Question 18

Empathy and sympathy

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Empathy is often said to be completely focused on the other person where as sympathy is about you and your response to the other person.

Question 19

Negotiation

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Is used to reach compromise. Both people in a relationship need to give and receive until a solution which they can both agree on is reached.

Question 20

Conflict resolution

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The process of resolving conflict and moving on in the relationship. May involve:
• Revealing personal thoughts and feelings
• Admitting being wrong
• Apologising and accepting apologies
• Compromising
• Accepting criticism
• Accepting others viewpoints
• Seeing the conflict from the other person’s point of view
• Promising to change a behaviour or attitude
Not holding a grudge

Question 21

Assertiveness

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Assertive communication involves clearly and confidently stating an opinion or request while listening to and respecting the feelings of others. Assertive communicators don’t just accept what is said without stating an opinion, or verbally attacking another person. Assertive communicators are more likely to get what they want while maintaining happy relationships.

Question 22

Ground rules

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It is important when starting a new relationship to have a clear idea of both your own and the other person’s expectations. It allows for both peoples views to be respected

Question 23

Physical Power

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Physical force exerted by a person, or the threat of harm to another person

Question 24

Personal power

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The degree of control an individual has over their own decisions. This could be described as the ability or freedom to make and follow through with your own decision.
Examples- whether to accept a job, do drugs, attend a party

Question 25

Social power

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Is expressed in the way different people relate to each other, or in social dynamics. E.g. popular groups more power
Sometimes this power depends on financial status, education, race, age or gender
e.g. a group of people excluding an individual who they perceive as being different is a display of power

Question 26

Institutional power

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Or structural power is often seen in schools, workplaces, politics and sport. Some people have authority over others because of their position of responsibility. This position of power is usually linked to their expertise or experience. Often we accept and trust people who are in positions of authority because we experience this type of power from an early age.
Example- children in Australia are expected to do what their parents tell them.

Question 27

Abuse

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Means to wrongly mistreat someone or something, and to insult and corrupt practice.

Question 28

Assault

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Refers to a physical or verbal; violent attack, a threat, or attempt to harm another

Question 29

Abuse and assault…

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Are often a result of a person misusing power.

Question 30

Sexual harassment

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Is based on gender stereotyping. It is often normalised, may appear to be trivial or is accepted a teasing. It is behaviour that is not welcome, asked for or not returned, and that offends, intimidates, or humiliates someone on the basis of their sex.
Examples: making jokes about a female being stupid
Making sexual comments about a person or their appearance
Teasing a girl about her bra size or a boy about his facial hair

Question 31

Sexual assault

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A crime in which there is unwanted or forced sexual contact with another person. It may be touching in a sexual manner or forcing a person to have sex against their will, sexual assault is a serious abuse of power.

Question 32

Decision making process

Answer 32

1. State the problem
2. Gather info about the options available to you
3. Examine the different options available, using this info
4. Consider the consequences of each option
5. Select the best option and take action
   Evaluate your decision to see if it was the right one for you to take