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15 Cards in this Set
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Genderlects |
The fundamental differences between the way men and women communicate. |
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Tag Question |
A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity of what they are saying by adding a questioning statement at the end of their statement. |
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Disclaimer |
A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity of what they are saying by including a negative statement. |
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Question Statement |
A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity of what they are saying by adding a question at the end of their statement. |
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Hedge Word |
A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity of what they are saying by using certain words to decrease their perceived assertiveness. |
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Nonverbal Communication |
Communication without words (includes eye contact, head nodding, touching, and the like). |
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Computer-Mediated Communication |
Communication produced when people interact with one another by transmitting messages via networked computers. |
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Emoticons |
Facial symbols used when sending electronic messages online. |
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Avatar |
A computer user's online representation of himself or herself presented in two- or three-dimensional art. |
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Self-Disclosure |
Opening up, talking with your partner, and sharing feelings. |
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Active Listening |
Communication and listening technique in which the listener uses nonverbal communication, such as nodding or eye contact, to signal that he or she is attentive to the speaker. |
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Nondefensive Listening |
Listening strategy in which the listener focuses attention on what his or her partner is saying without being defensive. |
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Overgeneralization |
Making statements that tend to exaggerate a particular issue. |
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Overkill |
A common mistake that couples make during arguments, in which one person threatens the worst but does not mean what he or she says. |
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Name-Calling |
Using negative or stereotyping words when in disagreement. |
