failures in communication that lead to conflict

clear communication strategies

effective conflict resolution techniques

ways to enhance understanding

words that explain how the speaker feels without judging the receiver

phrases that criticize the listener's actions

statements that express anger towards others

questions that seek clarification from the listener

social pressure among people of the same age or status that contributes to good health and can be beneficial

pressure to conform to unhealthy behaviors among peers

influence from friends to engage in risky activities

social isolation due to lack of peer support

constructive response to a message

negative criticism without suggestions

an opinion based on personal feelings

an irrelevant comment on a topic

A force exerted on an object

A motivation to do an activity or take on certain qualities; can be internal or external

A measure of the weight of an object

A type of physical stress

an agreement in which two sides come together and each side gives in a little

a situation where one side wins completely

a formal contract that is legally binding

a disagreement that leads to conflict

process of working together to resolve conflict and find acceptable solutions; involves identifying the cause, asking for solutions from both parties, agreeing on and carrying out a solution, and evaluating the solution and renegotiating, if necessary

a method of imposing one's will on another party without discussion

the act of avoiding conflict by agreeing to everything the other party says

a formal procedure for making legal agreements without any discussion

act of concentrating on the person talking and acknowledging what one has heard

the ability to hear sounds without understanding them

a technique used to ignore distractions while speaking

a method of communicating without verbal cues

strategies for working through a disagreement or argument in positive, productive ways

methods for avoiding disagreements altogether

tactics for winning arguments

skills for effective communication without conflict

set of skills designed to help someone avoid participating in unhealthy behaviors

a technique for improving communication skills

a method for enhancing physical fitness

a strategy for increasing academic performance

using direct communication to express needs and feelings

using techniques that do not clearly state needs, wants, and feelings to make demands of and insult others

openly expressing anger and frustration

using humor to mask true feelings

social pressure among people of the same age or status that encourages unhealthy behaviors or is not respectful

a supportive environment that promotes healthy choices

encouragement from friends to engage in positive activities

pressure to conform to societal norms that are beneficial

exchange of spoken or unspoken messages between people

a method of sending written messages only

a way to avoid misunderstandings

the act of listening without responding

use of words, spoken or written, to send a message

the use of body language to convey information

communicating through visual aids and images

the process of listening and understanding spoken language

use of body language, tone and volume of voice, and other wordless signals to send a message

the act of speaking without using any gestures or facial expressions

communicating through written words and text

the use of technology to convey messages without speaking

clearly stating needs, wants, and feelings

avoiding conflict and confrontation

expressing emotions without clarity

being overly aggressive in communication

A disagreement or argument that occurs due to misunderstandings or differing priorities, values, goals, or needs

A harmonious relationship between individuals or groups

A situation where everyone agrees on the same goals and values

A peaceful resolution to a disagreement

making demands of and insulting others

being overly friendly and accommodating

showing a lack of interest in others' opinions

expressing emotions in a calm and controlled manner

a method of sending messages through technology

a series of actions people use to exchange ideas, thoughts, feelings, and information

the act of speaking without listening

the use of body language to convey emotions