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Family, Friends, Partners & Listening (Chapter 9 & 7)
11/6/2017
Agenda
Attendance/Questions
Extra Credit Opportunity
Moving Forward
Mini Paper #4 Collection
Family, Friends, & Partners
Listening
Group Work
Extra Credit Opportunity
Points: 2% of Final Grade (6pts)**
What: Communication/DMC Expo Event
When: Tuesday November 7th 3:00-6:00PM (Anytime)
Where: Southern Oregon Digital Media Center (1525 Webster Street)
What You Need To Do:
Show Up
Complete the Passport Activity-You Must Receive The Required # of Stamps
Return Your Completed Passport To Me No Later Than November 13th
Moving Forward
November 13th: Emotions & Climate (Chapters 4 & 10)
November 20th: Conflict (Chapter 11)
Mini Paper #5 Due
November 27th: Group Presentation Day (Group Project Due)
Reflective Exam Available On Moodle
Group Evaluation Available On Moodle
December 4th: Final Reflective Exam & Group Evaluation Due
Mini Paper #4
FAMILY OF ORIGIN & IMPACT Discussion ACTIVITY
Who Makes Up Your Immediate Family? Describe Each Person. What Physical Traits Does Your Family Have?
What Are Some Of Your Family Values?
How Does Your Family Communicate With Each Other?
How Has Your Family Contributed To Your Self-Esteem?
In Your Groups, Share Your Answers To Each Of These Questions. Take Note of The Similarities and Differences Between Each Group Member.
Family Communication
Family Communication Is Formative
The Messages We Hear From Our Family Members Often Have Lasting Effects and Impacts On How We Perceive and Communicate With Others
Family Communication Is Role Driven
Each Family Member Has A Role & Expectations For How To Communicate
Roles May Change Over Time
Family Communication Is Involuntary
While You May Get To Choose How Much Contact You Have With Your Family, You Don’t Get To Choose Who Your Family Is
Conversation and Conformity In Families
Conversation & Conformity Orientation Is Unique To Each Family
Conversation Orientation: How Open A Family Is When Discussing A Range Of Topics
Conformity Orientation: How Strongly A Family Enforces The Unity of Attitudes, Values, and Beliefs
Conversation & Conformity Orientation Make Up Your Family Communication Pattern
Family Communication Patterns
Four Common Family Communication Patterns:
Consensual: Follows Hierarchy of Authority But Allows For Open Communication
Pluralistic: Open & Unrestrained “Everyone Gets An Opinion”
Protective: Obedience To Authority, Reluctance To Share Feelings
Laissez-Faire: Lack of Involvement and Respective of Individual Choice.
Discussion
What Family Communication Pattern Most Represents Your Family? How So?
How Has Your Family Communication Pattern Impacted You As An Adult Individual?
Would You Want To Change Your Family Communication Pattern? Why Or Why Not?
Friendship & Communication Questionnaire & Discussion
Communication in Friendships
Youthful vs. Mature
Long Term vs. Short Term
Relationship Oriented vs. Task Oriented
High Disclosure vs. Low Disclosure
High Obligation vs. Low Obligation
Frequent Contact vs. Occasional Contact
In Your Groups, Explain What Your Type of Friendship Is, What Type of Communication Would Occur In That Friendship, And Provide An Example of Both Types of Friendship Which Is Different From The Book.
Sex, Gender Roles, and Media On Friendship Discussion
Your Book Discusses How Our Friendships Are Impacted By Biological Sex, Gender Roles, and Social Media On Pages 292-294.
What Did You Find Interesting Or Surprising About Their Research Findings In Terms of Same-Sex Friendships, Cross-Sex Friendships, Friends With Benefits, Gender Roles in Friendships, and The Impact of Social Media on Friendships?
Would You Say, You Agree With This Research Based On Your Own Personal Friendships and Friendships Around You? Why Or Why Not?
Intimacy With Others
Intimacy: The State Of Closeness With Another Individual
Most Individuals Have Approximately 6 Intimate Relationships At One Time
Intimacy In Relationships Takes Time, Effort, and Hard Work
Four Dimensions Of Intimacy
Physical
Intellectual Sharing
Emotional
Shared Activities
Romantic Relationships Activity and Discussion
Share Your Results. Have You Heard Of The Five Love Languages Before Reading This Chapter? Have You Taken This Test Before? How Accurately Would You Say It Represents You?
Are Your Love Languages The Same In Your Friendships As They Are In Romantic Relationships (Or Desired Romantic Relationships) Why Or Why Not?
Why Is It Important That We Know One Another’s Primary Love Language In A Romantic Relationship?
Relationships & Communication
Relationships Require Work and Commitment From Both Parties
Positivity
Openness
Assurance
Social Networks (Invested In One Another’s Friend & Family)
Sharing Tasks & Responsibilities
Social Support For Challenging Times
How Do You Communicate With Your Friends, Family, Or Romantic Partners That You Need Something Listed Above From Them? What Do You Say (both Verbal and Nonverbally)? What Types Of Reactions Do You Receive?
Listening
DISCUSSION
How Do You Know If Someone Is Listening To You?
How Do You Show Someone You Are Listening To Them?
What Are Your Pet Peeves Surrounding Listening?
Why Do We Choose Not To Listen In Some Cases?
What Is The Difference Between Hearing And Listening?
Hearing: The Process Of Sound Waves Hitting The Eardrum and Being Transmitted To The Brain
Listening: Occurs When The Brain Interprets These Sound Waves and Gives Them Meaning
What Is The Difference Between Mindless and Mindful Listening?
Mindless Listening: Occurs When We React To Others Messages Automatically and Routinely Without Much Mental Investment
Mindful Listening: Occurs When We Give Careful Thought and Attention to The Messages We Receive
Activity
5 Elements of Listening
Hearing
Attending
Understanding
Responding
Remembering
Ineffective listening
Pseudo listening
Stage-Hogging
Selective Listening
Insulated Listening
Defensive Listening
Ambushing
In Your Groups, Define Your Term and Then Create A Brief Skit Showing Us What Your Term Looks Like In Action
How Do We Listen Better?
Talk Less
Avoid Distractions
Try To Not Judge Prematurely
Look For Key Ideas
Listening Responses
Prompting-Using Silence And Brief Statements To Draw Someone Out
Questioning-Asking For More Information For A Variety Of Reasons
-Trapping The Speaker
-Tag Questions (Looking for Agreement)
-Making Statements
-Hidden Agendas
-Leading Questions
-Unchecked Assumptions
Paraphrasing-Rewording Sentences Based on Listener Interpretation
Listening Responses Cont.
Supporting & Reassuring– Expressions of Care and Interest
Analyzing –Interpreting What The Speaker Is Saying
Advising –Offering Solutions
Judging – Evaluating The Speakers Message Either Positively or Negatively
Activity
Discussion: Share Your Responses To Both Situations With Your Group Then Answer The Following Questions…
What Listening Responses Do You Think Would Work Best For Each Particular Situation? How Come?
Have You Ever Dealt With Situations Similar To These? What Responses Did You Give? Alternatively, What Responses Did Others Give You? Did It Help?
Next Steps
Continue Working On Group Project
Read Chapter 4 & Chapter 10
Group Work
Go Over The Articles You Have Found (Share Electronic Write Ups With Each Other To Begin Your Paper)
Talk About Your Topic and Paper-What Information Do You Still Need?
Plans For Presentation