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Details Title: Test 2, Chapter 8 Description: Vocab Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 03/26/2007 16:54:06	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Acknowledgment Definition The second of three levels of interpersonal confirmation. Acknowledgment communicates that you have heard and understand another's feelings and thoughts Term Closeness in Dialogue Definition Interpersonal closeness created through communication Term Closeness in Doing Definition Interpersonal closeness created by doing things with and for others. Term Conflicts Definition Exists when people who depend on each other express different views, interests, or goals and perceive their differences as incompatible or as opposed by the other. Term Covert Conflict Definition Conflict that is expressed indirectly. Covert conflict generally is more difficult that overt conflict to manage constructively Term Endorsement Definition The third of three levels of interpersonal confirmation. Endorsement communicates acceptance of another's thoughts and feelings; not the same as agreement Term Interpesonal climate Definition the overall feeling between people, shaped by communication Term Overt conflict Definition Conflict expressed directly and in a straightfoward manner Term Recognition Definition The most basic kind of interpersonal confirmation; communicates awareness that another person exists and is present. Term Self-disclosure Definition The sharing of personal information about ourselves that others are unlikely to discover in other ways.