What Three Things Can Help Improve Your Communication Competence

question 13

Multiple Choice

What three things can help improve your communication competence?

• A)motivation,desire,and expertise
• B)skills,context,and semantics
• C)encoding,decoding,and feedback
• D)motivation,knowledge,and skills

Learn the significance of the social exchange theory in the dynamics of close relationships.

Understand the role of attribution and behavior confirmation in perpetuating stereotypes and prejudices.

Understand the concept of altruism and the psychological theories that explain prosocial behavior.

Recognize and describe the impact of prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping on individuals and society.

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Definitions:

Patient-centered Communication

A method of healthcare communication focusing on engaging the patient in their care, respecting their preferences and values, and treating them with empathy and respect.

Fastidious

A characteristic of being very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; often used to describe microorganisms that have specific growth requirements.

Ritualistic

Characterized by or involving a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order, often seen in religious or cultural practices.

Teary Eyed

The condition of having tears in the eyes, which can result from emotional responses or irritations.