Health Unit 3 Vocabulary (communication)

Disregarding

• To pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore.

• To give careful thought to; consider thoroughly.

• To acknowledge and accept; recognize.

• To emphasize or highlight; bring to attention.

Triggers

• An event or circumstance that is the cause of a particular action, process, or situation.

• A method of controlling a process or action.

• A random occurrence without any specific cause.

• A tool used to measure the effectiveness of an action.

Nurtures

• Care for and encourage the growth or development.

• Neglect and abandon growth.

• Criticize and hinder progress.

• Ignore and overlook potential.

Timid

• Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

• Exhibiting boldness and confidence in behavior.

• Displaying a strong sense of leadership and assertiveness.

• Being overly enthusiastic and outgoing.

Hostile

• Friendly; welcoming.

• Unfriendly; antagonistic.

• Indifferent; neutral.

• Supportive; helpful.

Aggressive

• Inclined to behave in a hostile fashion.

• Showing kindness and compassion.

• Being overly cautious and reserved.

• Demonstrating a lack of interest in others.

Assertiveness

• Standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm, but positive ways.

• Being passive and avoiding confrontation.

• Expressing opinions in a loud and aggressive manner.

• Ignoring others' feelings and focusing solely on your own.

Passive Aggressive

• A style of communication that involves intentional attempts to avoid expressing anger or other negative emotions directly.

• A direct and open way of expressing feelings and thoughts.

• A method of communication that relies on sarcasm and humor to convey messages.

• A form of communication that emphasizes emotional detachment and indifference.

Passive

• Avoiding saying what one thinks and feels.

• Expressing thoughts and feelings openly.

• Being assertive in communication.

• Ignoring others' opinions and feelings.

Conflict

• An open disagreement between two or more parties.

• A harmonious agreement between individuals.

• A situation where everyone agrees on a topic.

• A method of resolving disputes peacefully.