AnswersTX-Communication ApplicationsThe Importance of Relationships

The Importance of Relationships — Unit test Answers

15 verified answers1 views
18

Are you making positive contributions to your family? Give one example of a positive or negative contribution you made recently to your family. Explain how can improve your family relationships. You can focus on one family member or your family as a whole.

Answer:

Answers will vary but should include a yes or no answer and one example of a positive or negative contribution. Improvements could include any of the following: be more understanding of how complex my family is, try to understand different needs and personalities of family members, try to be a better listener, keep private information private, be willing to give/contribute/compromise/be flexible.

26

Define relationship in your own words. Discuss at least 3 different types of relationships you currently have.

Answer:

Definitions will vary in wording but should be close to: type of connection between people who have sustained (repeated) interactions. Types of relationships could include: family, friends, online, teammates, coworkers, school, romantic, etc.

30

Explain the differences between interpersonal and impersonal communication. Give an example of both types of communication in your explanation.

Answer:

Student answers will vary. Explanations should include the idea that interpersonal communication is a sharing of personal information (including thoughts, ideas, hopes, biographical information, etc.) in the hopes of building a relationship between people and that impersonal communication has a lack of sharing personal information typically happening between two people who are focused on getting something done. Examples of interpersonal might include: communication between friends, family, new acquaintances Examples of impersonal might include: customer/employee interaction, business transactions,etc

Did you find these answers helpful?