Exam 13: Communication Climate

"You're really foolish enough to believe that?" is a statement conveying which of Gibb's positions?

What kind of messages judge another person, usually in a negative way that lacks specifics?

Positive attributes such as organizational assimilation, communicative competence, and a willingness to confront others when wronged are associated with __________.

In what way is a communication climate unlike the weather?

In marriage, a confirming climate is the best predictor of marital satisfaction.

Thinking of someone as a person rather than a number conveys which of Gibb's positions?

The interpretation of a message as confirming or disconfirming is objective.

Staying aware means being hypervigilant and hypercritical.

Spontaneity means blurting out what you're thinking as soon as an idea comes to you.

Descriptive statements can be just as honest as their evaluative counterparts.

Which attitude is disconfirming because it communicates a lack of concern for the welfare of another and implies that the other person isn't very important to you?

Although __________ involves politeness, it is more than that, featuring the ability to disagree without disrespect, seek common ground, listen past one's preconceptions, and teach others to do the same.

Identify and define Gibb's categories of defense-provoking versus supportive behaviors.

When you are taking your turn to speak in casual conversation, what should you keep in mind?

What is the primary goal of civil dialogue when conversing about a disagreement?

The way you present your ideas makes all the difference in maintaining a positive climate while arguing a point.

Describe the effects of confirming messages on children, students, and married couples, according to research on this topic.

Problem orientation is consistent with which approach to problem solving?

Blurters tend to be high in ____________.

Which of the following is an open question?