Share Adult Living Ch 5 & 6
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Define communication.
Exchange of info between two or more people
What does the sender do in communication?
Transmits or sends the message
What does the receiver do in communication?
Hears and interprets the message.
This is a sign to the sender that the message is understood.
Feedback
What is a shared message?
Both the sender and receiver understand the message
Define nonverbal communication.
A way of sending and receiving messages without using words.
The use of words to send and receive messages.
Verbal communication
Give an example of body language.
Facial expressions, gestures, body motions
These statements are used to express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas from your point of view.
I-statements
What is the self-awareness circle?
A tool to help you think through the action you want to take.
When people just take in the message without listening for meaning.
Passive listening
Using questions to clarify a message
Checking out
Repeating in your own words what you think has been said
Reflecting
A pattern in which people accuse others for everything that is wrong
Blaming
A pattern of communication in which people will say or do something just to please others
Placating
A poor communication pattern in which people just ignore unpleasant situations
Distracting
