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WorksheetsCommunication and Relational Dynamics (Chapter 9)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
How can you attempt to repair a relationship?
express regret
accept responsibility
offer to make it right
ask for forgiveness
What are the three responses to transgressions?
accept, reject, or discuss
avoid, reject, or discuss
accept or reject
accept, reject, or innovate
