CMS 315M Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Headon
14 Sep 2017
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Chapter 11: the dialogue of distance & de-escalation. The following are extreme communication patterns that past experience and professional testimony suggest are common sources of relationship destruction. It is important not to condemn these patterns as inherently bad. Humor (other than sarcasm) is a rare commodity: often see how far they can push their partner - to test other"s commitment to the relationship. Active __________________________ patterns: active, characterized by high degree of__________________________________________________, constantly wants & needs to be together, doing things, etc. talkativeness, extraversion, etc, passive withdrawal, uninvolved, introverion. Aggressive __________________________ patterns (primary distinction = degree of directness: characterized by _______________________________________________________________ Aggressive: ________________________, characterized by straightforward, head-on orientation takes full responsibility for messages, 5 stages of aggression (know these possible test material!, ______________________________________________________________________, _______________________________________________________________________ Reartee - witty remarks to put another down. Cliche - no longer listening & resort to cliche comments to respond.
