Interpersonal Skills

Question 1

What are examples interpersonal skills

Answer 1

Assertiveness, networking conscientiousness, openness, teamwork, conflict resolution and emotional intelligence

Question 2

What are the categories of empathy

Answer 2

Cognitive empathy, emotional empathy and compassionate empathy

Question 3

What is cognitive empathy

Answer 3

Understanding what a person is thinking and feeling

Question 4

What is emotional empathy

Answer 4

Sharing the same feeling that another person is experiencing eg feeling heartbroken for someone who lost a family member

Question 5

What is the downside to emotional empathy

Answer 5

It can lead to emotional overload. This happens when you take on someone’s negative emotions so much that you become overwhelmed by them.

Question 6

Compassionate empathy

Answer 6

Taking actions to help someone we are empathetic towards.

Question 7

What is intercultural empathy

Answer 7

The ability to perceive the world as it is perceived by a culture different from your own

Question 8

What is the empathy gap

Answer 8

We often think we empathise with everyone in the same way, regardless of any difference. However, this is not the case. An empathy gap exists, a type of cognitive bias, which is very often in our unconscious mind

Question 9

What is a critical aspect of healthy relationships

Answer 9

Adaptability

Question 10

What are the detrimental factors in a relationship

Answer 10

Expectations and loss of individuality

Question 11

What are some ways to deal with rejection

Answer 11

1. Do not tolerate harsh self criticism
2. Do not assume a rejection is personal
3. Revive your self worth
4. Connect

Question 12

What is loneliness

Answer 12

A subjective feeling that you feel emotionally disconnected form the people around you, that they don’t quite get you, see you or appreciate you

Question 13

What are ways to deal with a broken heart

Answer 13

• identify and work on voids in your life
• do not social media stalk the person who broke up with you
• make a list of all the compromises you had to make in the relationship
• do things that used to bring you joy

Question 14

What is hookup culture

Answer 14

Uncommitted sexual encounters that have become a norm

Question 15

What is emotional disengagement

Answer 15

Being emotionally distant from a partner

Question 16

What are the four horsemen

Answer 16

Four negative communication patterns that are likely to lead to the end of a relationship as identified by Dr John Gottman. They include: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling

Question 17

What is criticism in the four horse men and how can you deal with it

Answer 17

It is an attack on the other persons character and you can deal with it but using I statements describing how you feel instead of blaming and shaming the other person

Question 18

What is contempt in the four horse men and how can you deal with it

Answer 18

Sarcasm, eye rolling, name calling and mocking. This can be combatted by building a culture of respect and appreciation in relationships

Question 19

What is defensiveness in the four horse men and how can you deal with it

Answer 19

Protecting yourself through self righteousness. You can combat it by ensuring you take responsibility for your part of an argument.

Question 20

What is stonewalling in the four horse men and how can you deal with it

Answer 20

It’s withdrawing from the conversation. It can be dealt with by taking a 20 minute time out to cool down if things are going no where in an argument

Question 21

What is the most common way one tries to display power in a relationship

Answer 21

Physical abuse

Question 22

What is the TEARS foundation

Answer 22

An organisation based in South Africa that assist through intervention and education programmes for those who are impacted by gender based violence and child sexual abuse

Question 23

What are four things to remember about consent

Answer 23

• it needs to happen every time
• you can change your mind at any time and withdraw consent
• silence does not imply consent
• a person must have capacity in order to give consent

Question 24

Why should we get consent

Answer 24

Besides the legal implications it shows respect and caring for the person. It is about the persons emotional needs as well.

Question 25

What is the cycle of abuse

Answer 25

1. Tension building
2. Incident
3. Reconciliation
4. Calm

Question 26

What to do when supporting someone in an abusive relationship

Answer 26

• believe what they tell you
• ensure they know it’s never their fault
• do not judge them
• be supportive and encouraging
• offer to go with them to seek professional help
• keep in contact