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CHAPTERS 6, 8, 9
Communication, Peer Pressure, & Conflict
Communication Styles
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__________________- overly forceful, pushy, or hostile
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___________________- unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct
or firm manner
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____________________- expressing your views clearly and respectfully
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Ways to communicate- Speaking, Listening, Nonverbal
Speaking Skills
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The key to good communication is to _______________________
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To ensure you do not sound disrespectful use _____________________
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____________________- a statement that focuses on your feelings rather than on
someone else’s behavior
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They help you communicate your feelings in a positive way _______________________
o EX: YOU- Why can’t you ever show up on time?
o I really don’t like to be left waiting- it makes me feel like you don’t think I’m
important
Listening Skills
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______________________- paying close attention to what someone is saying and
communicating
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_____________________- nonverbal communication through gestures, facial
expressions, behaviors, and posture
Peer Pressure
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_____________________- the influence that people your age may have on you
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Can have a _____________ or ________________ influence on your actions and
behaviors
o ___________________: peers may inspire you to try a new activity, encourage
you to participate in community projects, involves not participating in risky
behaviors or activities
o __________________: may be disrespectful toward people they do not consider
acceptable to their group.
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___________________- persistently annoying others; may include hurtful behaviors
such as name calling, teasing, or bullying.
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Engage in behaviors that go against their values
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___________________- an in direct, dishonest, way to control or influence other people
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Resisting Negative Peer Pressure
o Develop ________________ with people who share your values and interests
o Friends who have respect for your health and well-being will be __________
likely to pressure you into doing something that goes
___________________________
o You will also find that it is much easier to resist negative peer pressure when you
have ___________________ friends who stand by you and respect your
decision.
o Refusing to go along with a group may make them appear “_______________”
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Assertive Refusal Skills
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Refusal Skills Steps
o State you position- _______________________________________________
o Suggest __________________
o __________________________- make it clear that you mean what you say, use
strong body language, and maintain eye contact. If that still doesn’t work- walk
away
o ___________________ assertive communication is the most effective way to
deal with peer pressure
Conflict
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Refers to any ______________________________________________________
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Conflicts between people or groups of people are known as _______________________
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Common causes:
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Responding to conflict
o ____________________-an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is
reached by each side making concessions.
o ____________________- the use of communication and, in many cases,
compromise to settle a disagreement
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Take time to ____________ and think over the situation
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Let each person take turns to _____________ how they feel
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__________ for clarification
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Brainstorm ______________ to the conflict
5.
___________________ advantages and disadvantages to both sides
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____________ on a solution
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Follow up to ensure the solution has _____________
Preparing for negotiation
o Choose the time and place carefully
o Check your facts
o Plan what you will say
o TIPS
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