Week Ten Flashcards
Intimates
The people in your life whom you feel comfortable communicating about a wide variety of topics at a deep level
Intimate relationship communication
The communication occurring between two people in an intimate relationship that involves significant self closure, is in dependant, supportive and validating
When does an intimate relationship exist?
It exists between two people if they impact upon one another and they are independent in the sense that a change in one person causes a change in another
What are the 3 most common forms of intimate relationships?
Family relationships
Friendships
Romantic relationships
What communications occurs within an intimate relationship?
Dyadic, interdependent, supportive and involved significant mutual disclosure it also offers appropriate validation to encourage relationship growth.
Dyadic
Relates to the number two
Dyadic communication it’s the communication which takes place between two people
Self disclosure
The information we share with others about ourselves
Describe the amount of self-disclosure that would occur in a collectivist culture
You would expect to see lower levels of self disclosure
Feedback
Solicited or unsolicited information given to someone with the aim of improving that persons self awareness
That characteristics are important in regards to feedback?
Important to be specific about the feedback you are wanting
As the person you are asking is also important to ensure that you are ready for complete honesty
When offering feedback you could also precede the negative statement with a positive one
Supportive communication
Verbal and non-verbal behaviour produced with intention of providing assistance to others perceived as needed that aid
Post-centred messages
Communication in that reflects a persons ability to identify what another person may be experiencing
Messages that are low in person-centeredness are not as effective as a tool of supportive communication
The more person-centered the message the more effective the supportive communication is at reducing distress in a situation
Validation
The provision of an empathetic response that indicates that one person is listening to another of indicates reassurance or approval. Validation can also come in the form of reassurance or approval.
When a person repeats themselves what could they be trying to do?
They could possibly be trying to look for verbal and non verbal signals that you heard and understood what they said
What are some examples of things that could possibly affect relationship effectiveness?
Type of relationship
Gender
Attachment styles
The satisfaction with the relationship
Idioms
Words and phrases that come to carry unique meanings only in the context of that particular relationship. People in romantic relationships tend to use these more often.
What is common in regards to communication in romantic relationships?
Use of idioms
The use of non verbals communication in order to express intimacy
Report talk
This style of communication focuses more on the reporting of events, relating factual information, asking questions and promoting answers. This style of communication is most commonly used by men
Rapport talk
This style of communication is less likely to be focused on facts and figures and more likely focuses on building closeness in the relationship, developing trust and expressing emotion. This style of communication is most commonly used by women
Attachment style
The cognitive, behavioural and emotional system you employ when participating within relationships
Describe the communication of partners that are dissatisfied?
Partners interrupting each other
It can involve communicating with a sense of detachment and giving in
Family
A network of people to whom you feel emotionally connected, who provide you with support, instill within you a sense of identity and share a common history with you
What are some difficulties in family communication?
When a message passes though a number of different people which may alter the overall intended message
Friends
Our closest confidants who we are deeply connected to and who provide us with a sense of community.
What are some problems of children who lack friendships?
Display more conduct problems, delinquency and substance abuse
What are some problems of adults who lack friendships?
Greater risk of anxiety and depressive disorders
Group communication
A pattern of responding that occurs between people who are interdependent, reflecting their mutual goals or common interests