comm review Flashcards
(30 cards)
To avoid Ambiguous statements one should practice the following?
- Use words that have a single precise meaning wherever possible
- use the best word for what you want to say
- use a noun to indicate who or what or use a pronoun that clearly always refers to one specific noun being used in the same sentence
Maslow talks about first 4 levels in his hierachy of needs in terms of?
Homeostasis deficit or d-needs
A message discrepancy occurs when?
The message sent and received differ in meaning
What are the key characteristics of respectful interaction?
- Kindness
- treatment goals must be adapted to what they can comprehend or the method adjusted to work within their physical thereshold of pain levels
- mindfulness to not become condesending but to reflect the gentle authority that gives the client a sense of security
Asking a client “could you describe the problems you are experiencing in your hip are”is what type of question?
Open question
A practitioner asks “are you having problems digesting your food” the practitioner is using what type of question style?
Closed question
There are 5 open questions which begin with?
Who,what,why,when,where,how
This style of question is used when you are attempting to gain a positive reaction from the client, when either answer will be satisfactory?
Alternative question
Remote communication includes ___,and important aspects of this type of remote communication are____?
Talking on the phone;voice clarity and sincerity
Non verbal activity that actually influences or over rides the receivers interpretation, in an unintentional manner is a definition of?
Metacommunication
there are four primary sections of a typical business letter, what is the order of these sections?
The opening,the body,closing,salutation and signature
The body of a letter:
Clarifies and provides any additional information that the reader may require
While it is recognized that there are several theories on human needs, a model that has been commonly used in the medical field is known as?
Maslows hierarchy of needs
“i would appreciate your response as soon as possible. please feel welcome to respond to me via email. my email address is jsmith1234@1234.com” is an example of?
Closing of the letter
The goal of a letter that delivers bad news should always be to convey the bad news in a way that ___any potential___emotional impact.hopefully the letter should also be perceived by the reader as both genuine and considerate?
Minimizes;negative
use of industry jargon should never happen in your communication with?
Children clients, adults and elderly clients, friends and family of clients
The most significant factor leading to group communication resulting in a successful outcome is?
Clear understanding of the groups common goal
Potential disadvantages of working in a group include?
Greater expenditure of time and energy , and Potential for personality conflicts
Example of physiological needs in Maslows hierarchy of needs is?
Water and sleep
One way that one can ensure that group communication sessions take place with the minimum level of conflict is by employing the a-e-i-o-u model. The U stands for?
Understanding
One way that one can ensure that group communication sessions take place with the minimum level of conflict is by employing the a-e-i-o-u model. The E stands for
Express your feeling
Dr. Selyes defined stress as?
The internal adaptive response, to outside influences that create the internal state of arousal
________ can involve both making decisions and using effective communication to guide and motivate group members into appropriate action?
Leadership
Effective group leaders often embody characteristics associated with the 4M model of leadership effectiveness, they are?
Modelling leadership behaviour, motivating group members, managing group process and making decisions