BPK 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nonverbal Communication, Master Sergeant, Endorphins
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Week 3: healthy relationships & sexuality: making commitments, birth control & Up to 65% is non-verbal: list the three keys to good communication as discussed in your text and study guide; provide a brief description of each one. State your concerns clearly; use i statements; be specific; make constructive requests; avoid blaming, accusing, or belittling; ask for action. We listen best when we believe the msg is important and relevant to us and when we are in the mood to listen: describe the differences in communication between men and women. Men tend to talk more and try to demonstrate competence by giving advice and solving problems. Women use listening skills more and look for understanding and closeness: discuss beneficial strategies for conflict resolution. Behavioural interdependence: the mutual impact that people have on each other as their lives and daily activities become intertwined.