Improving Interpersonal Communication, CH. 8 Crossword

________ vrs. Separation Dialectic. The desire for both connection and independence. To be close to others without having to give up your separate self.
_________ vrs. Change Dialectic. The desire for both stable relationship and the novelty and excitement of change. The predictability of day-to-day interactions and an occasional change in routine.
_________vrs. Privacy Dialectic. The desire to be open and honest with another person while also protecting your privacy.
A Myers-Briggs personality type. People who are outgoing who talk more and gesture when they speak and enjoy interacting with others and solving problems in groups.
A Myers-Briggs personality type. People who think before speaking, are not very talkative, and often prefer to work alone.
A Myers-Briggs personality type. people who focus on details and prefer to concentrate on one task at a time
A Myers-Briggs personality type. People who are analytical, objective, and task-oriented and who take pride in making difficult decisions.
A Myers-Briggs personality type. People who want to get along with others and will spend time and effort helping other and creating a supportive communication climate.
A Myers-Briggs personality type. People who are highly structured, plan ahead, are punctual, and become impatient with those who show up late or waste time.
A Myers-Briggs personality type. People who are flexible and adaptable thinkers and are likely to take risks, act spontaneously, and procrastinate.
A disagreement that occurs in relationships when differences are expressed
A conflict style where the result of behaviors such as constant complaining, personal insults, conflict avoidance and aggressive arguments that create hostility or prevent problem solving.
A conflict style in which people express disagreement in a way that respects others’ perspectives and promotes problem solving.
_____ Conflict Style. A conflict style in which people give in to others for the purpose of preserving peace and harmony.
________ Conflict Style. A conflict style in which people are more concerned with fulfilling their own needs than with meeting the needs of others.
________ Conflict Style. A conflict style in which people search for new solutions that will achieve both personal goals and the goals of others.
______ Conflict Style. A conflict style in which people seek a middle ground by conceding some goals to achieve others.
_______ Conflict Style. A conflict style in which people change the subject, sidestep a controversial issue, or deny that a conflict exists because they are unable or unwilling to stand up for their own needs or the needs of others.
An emotional response to unmet expectations that ranges from minor irritation to intense rage.
Behavior characterized by giving in to others at the expense of your own needs in order to avoid conflict and disagreement
Behavior in which communicators put their personal needs first and demand compliance of others, often at the expense of someone else’s needs and rights.
Behavior that appears to accommodate another person’s needs, but actually represents subtle aggressive behavior.
Willingness to argue controversial issues with others.
___________Dialectics Theory explains how the interplay of contradictory forces affects interpersonal relationships in three domains.
Choose one option and ignore the other is an example of strategies for ________________ Dialectic Tensions.
_______(two-words) Indicator. A theory about personality types that examines the ways in which we perceive the world around us as well as how we reach conclusions and make decisions.
In _____________ Cultures one person is more likely to lose, and the conflict is usually closely related to an individual’s goals.
_____________ Cultures place a high value on saving “face.” One might say EVERYONE wins in this culture.
__________Model of Conflict Resolution focuses on communication personal concerns and suggesting alternative actions.
The Six-Step Model of Conflict Resolution uses Preparation, Initiation, Confrontation, _______________, Resolution, and Reevaluation.
When resolving a conflict, it is best to talk with “I” statements, not “_____________” statements.
Word you say silently to make yourself feel calmer.
To let anger “go”
To pretend the anger is not there.