Hdfs 2300 Mid Exam
HDFS 2300: Family Interaction Processes Study Guide Exam II
Communication and Conflict (Lecture; A & S Ch. 9; Day Ch. 10; Tannen Book; Breakup excerpt)
• Define communication - why is it important to focus upon the "shared meanings" aspect of the communication process?
-Communication: a symbolic, transactional process that involves creating and sharing meanings through consistent patterns of interaction
-Shared meanings are important because -The quality of our communication is dependent on our shared meanings -Poor shared meanings leads to less effective communication -The more confusion the less easy it is to communicate
• Know bolded terms from A & S Ch. 9
-Confirmation: a type of communication feedback that conveys the message to a partner that he or she is valued
-Conversational style: the unique ways in which individuals shape and frame messages when interacting with others -Framing: the meaning attributed to the metamessages that accompany a literal message
-Nonverbal symbols: gestures and behaviors that accompany interaction that have symbolic value attributed to them -Private message system: a system of rules for communication within an intimate relationship -Self-esteem: the level of positive feelings individuals have toward themselves
-Situational adaptability: the ability of individuals to adapt their manner of communication to various social situations
-Transaction management: a part of the communication process that fosters intimacy and manages conflict; the ability to establish realistic communication strategies and rules for interaction, and to exercise the self-control needed to keep the communication flowing toward desired goals
• What are three assumptions describing family communication? -Is not random; there is a pattern -Is transactional; all members participate -Is impossible to not participate; you are never not communicating, ever
• Define messages, digital messages, analogic messages (content level,
Communication and Conflict (Lecture; A & S Ch. 9; Day Ch. 10; Tannen Book; Breakup excerpt)
• Define communication - why is it important to focus upon the "shared meanings" aspect of the communication process?
-Communication: a symbolic, transactional process that involves creating and sharing meanings through consistent patterns of interaction
-Shared meanings are important because -The quality of our communication is dependent on our shared meanings -Poor shared meanings leads to less effective communication -The more confusion the less easy it is to communicate
• Know bolded terms from A & S Ch. 9
-Confirmation: a type of communication feedback that conveys the message to a partner that he or she is valued
-Conversational style: the unique ways in which individuals shape and frame messages when interacting with others -Framing: the meaning attributed to the metamessages that accompany a literal message
-Nonverbal symbols: gestures and behaviors that accompany interaction that have symbolic value attributed to them -Private message system: a system of rules for communication within an intimate relationship -Self-esteem: the level of positive feelings individuals have toward themselves
-Situational adaptability: the ability of individuals to adapt their manner of communication to various social situations
-Transaction management: a part of the communication process that fosters intimacy and manages conflict; the ability to establish realistic communication strategies and rules for interaction, and to exercise the self-control needed to keep the communication flowing toward desired goals
• What are three assumptions describing family communication? -Is not random; there is a pattern -Is transactional; all members participate -Is impossible to not participate; you are never not communicating, ever
• Define messages, digital messages, analogic messages (content level,