Exam 7: Listening and Relationship Building the Family Context

According to research, the dimension of family communication characterized by commitment to the group, enjoyment of time together, and ability to manage crisis is called family __________.

Koerner and Fitzpatrick indicate that families might have one of two types of orientations toward communication schemata. Identify and define the two orientations.

Identify four of the positive psychosocial outcomes associated with skilled communicators.

Which type of families are low in conversation, but are high in conformity orientation?

Patrick's family has high conversation orientation because Patricks's parents believe children should only speak when they are addressed.

The authors address six ways that a person can model positive listening behaviors. Describe four of the six suggestions for becoming a listening role model for children.

Parent/Guardian-child conversations help children learn the rules of conversation, but __________ are more likely to point out violations, while __________ are more likely to change the topic of conversation after a violation.

Conversation and conformity orientations can be used to describe four types of family and how they may handle conflict. Name and describe each type of family and the interaction of conversation and conformity orientations may impact conflict within that family type.

How would conformity orientation affect a family member's ability to send confirming messages?

Parents and teenagers tend to agree on their assessment of the parent's listening skills.

Michael Nichols indicates that responsive listening, where parents argue back to their children, can be very beneficial in schema development.

Jon is taught the difference in worry and fear by someone serving as a(n) ____________________.

The text describes several ways in which parents act as communication teachers. Name and describe three of these ways.

The family therapist that suggests conversations are about listening and parents are in charge is

Michael Nichol's provides several suggestions for parents handling conflict with their children. Name and describe each:

Families with high structural traditionalism tend to be less cohesive.

__________and __________ feel that family communication schemata are shaped by how parents communicate with children.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

In 2002, the average age of a first-time grandparent was the highest in history at 47 years.

Studying listening in the family context can be difficult because