Communication and Relational Dynamics (Chapter 9)

When managing dialect tensions, how is segmentation used?

• used to alternate which problems to communicate about

• used to find common ground

• used to separate problems in order to address them

• used to ignore the issue that keeps getting brought up

When managing dialect tensions, how is alternation used?

• used to find common ground

• used to bring up the other person's past comments

• used to avoid taking responsibility for a problem

• used to alternate which problems to address

What are the four types of relational messages called?

• Denial, Balance, Immediacy, Respect

• Affinity, Immediacy, Respect, Control

• Infinity, Immediacy, Respect, Control

• Denial, Balance, Immediacy, Alternation

What is metacommunication?

• a direct message on Facebook

• the things we want to say but don't say

• always responding to your friends in a sarcastic manner

• the hidden meaning behind what we say

What is the best way to show positivity in a relationship?

• mask your true feelings

• always offer your opinions

• be polite and avoid harsh criticism

• avoid offering affirmations

What is the best way to offer emotional support to a friend?

• listen to your friend's worries and offer empathy

• listen to your friend's worries but criticize them because there are more important things to worry about

• listen to your friend's worries and bring up some of the things that you worry about

• avoid listening and facilitate an appointment between your friend and your therapist

What is the best way to offer informational support to a friend?

• offer advice when you think your friend is scared to ask you

• offer information or advice when your friend requests it

• advise your friend to research it on their own time

• give your friend a hug

What is the best way to offer instrumental support to a friend?

• offer your opinion on what your friend should do

• gift your friend an instrument to help take their mind off of their problems

• offer to help your friend learn how to play an instrument

• offer to complete a task or be there for your friend during an uncertain time

The distance transgression can be physical separation or when communicating

• TRUE

• FALSE

An example of the lack of commitment transgression is avoiding responsibility

• TRUE

• FALSE