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10. Rel C 200 Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What principles of effective communication have the scriptures and modern prophets taught? | 1. “think the best of each other,” and “assume the good.”2. be positive in your communication. Avoid being judgmental or critical of those you love; instead, express words that build and edify. |
| How does a Christlike nature lead to healthy communication? | One indicator of a Christlike individual is someone who can think the best of their spouse and children. Indeed, kindness, love, and charity begin within the walls of our own homes. A husband and wife who speak kind words |
| Besides the spoken word, what are other important ways we intentionally or unintentionally communicate in the family? | Another crucial aspect of Christlike communication is listening. The scriptures testify not only that Jesus was an empathetic listener but also that those who followed him learned to minister by listening. |
| What are some of the obstacles to effective communication? | Stress, Busy, Anger, Fatigue, "I'm right" "dishonest" "Manipulation, "lazy" "social media" etc, |
| How can we overcome obstacles to effective communication ? | Few obstacles are solved by learning a skill or gaining a new ability. The reality is that most challenges in communication are overcome the same way that we overcome almost any difference between two people—through Christlike thoughts/Actions |
| Male vs Female communication stereotype "Status vs. support" | men see language as a means of asserting control; women see language as a way of confirming/supporting ideas. |
| Male vs Female communication stereotype "Independence vs. intimacy" | men are often reticent to seek or accept help; women often seek support. |
| Male vs Female communication stereotype "Advice vs. understanding" | men often take a utilitarian approach to language –it is used to solve problems and accomplish tasks; women often take a more relational approach to language—seeking to create union and empathy. |
| Male vs Female communication stereotype "Information vs. feelings" | men are often very “head focused” or logical; women are often very “heart focused” or emotional. |
| Male vs Female communication stereotype "Orders vs. proposals" | men use imperatives; females use hidden directives. |
| Male vs Female communication stereotype "Conflict vs. compromise" | men often seek to come off as “right”; women are often more willing to try for a middle ground |
| What are the nine proclamation principles that lead to familial love and happiness? | Faith; Prayer; Repentance; Forgiveness; Respect; Love; Compassion; Work; Wholesome Recreational Activities |
| What are some of the reasons these principles are important to family life? | They allow us to grow in unity and become more like our Heavenly Parents |
| What are some of the practices associated with these principles that we can use to create harmony in our families? | Live the principles |
| What are some specific ways we can purposefully continue our courtship after we are married? | As important as it is to be with the children as a family, you need regular time alone. Scheduling it will let your children know that you feel that your marriage is so important that you need to nurture it. |
| What have modern prophets and apostles taught regarding priorities that help us continue to focus on our marriage relationship? (Holland) | Our physical and spiritual selves Our spouses Our children Our Church callings Our professional lives Our civic responsibilities3 |
| What are some of the obstacles husbands and wives must overcome in order to continue nurturing their relationship? | Every married couple will need to deal with distractions; no one is immune to the “busyness bug.” Although “busyness” may seem mild compared to the challenges some couples face, being overly busy can destroy a relationship gradually over time. |
| What are some lessons we learn from the secular research on marital enhancement? | That not spending time together is the number one issue in bad marriages. |
| How can we purposefully keep our spouse as our highest earthly priority? | Devote time to them |
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