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ch 6 psyc

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context   the environment in which communicaiton occurs & can include the time & physical, social, emotional, & cultural environments  
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nonverbal communication   behavioral accompanies verbal content ie:body lang, eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, speed & hesitations in speech, grunts & groans,& distance from listener  
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content   literal words that a person speaks  
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process   denotes all nonverbal messages that speaker uses to give meaning & context to message. listeners must observe behavior/sounds that accent the words & interpret speakers nonverbal behavior  
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congruent message   conveyes when content & process agree  
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incongruent message   when content & process do not agree  
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therapeutic communication   RN-pt interpersonal interaction during which the nurse focuses on pts specific needs to promote effective exchange of info  
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proxemics   study of distance b/t ppl during communication  
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intimate zone   0-18inches:parent/child, lovers, whispering ppl  
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personal zone   18-36in: family & friends who are talking  
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social zone (nurse pt zone:3-6ft)   4-12ft: distance acceptable for comm in socail, work, & business settings  
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public zone   12-25ft: distance b/t speaker & audiance, small groups, informal functions  
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assess for abstract thinking   say a proverb & see if pt can interpret it appropriately ie: "a stitch in time saves nine"  
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overt cues   clear & direct cues & statements ie: "i want to die"  
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covert cues   hidden, vague, or indirect messages that need interpretation ie: "nothing can help me"  
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expressive face   protrays moment-to-moment thoughts, feelings & needs. Can tell even if pt doesnt want others to know  
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impassive face   emotionless deadpan expression similar to a mask  
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confusing face   expression that is the opposite of what the pt wants to convey.  
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body language   gestures, postures, movement, & body positions  
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body position   crossed legs or arms that are crossed may threaten the pt who is trying to express there feelings.  
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vocal cues   voive volume, tone, pitch, intensity, emphasis, speed, & pauses augment senders message. loudness indicates anger, fear, happiness, or deafness  
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nondirective role   using broad openings & open ended questions to collect info & help pt ID & discuss topic of concern  
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directive role   direct, yes/no questions & using problem-solving to hlep with present here-&-now issues  
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assertive communication   ability to express positive/negative ideas & feelings in an open, honest, & direct way  
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