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hc ch 15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| active listening | listening that is characterized by focusing fully on what a speaker is saying |
| asking questions | a communication technique used to request clarification and additional information |
| barriers | blocks to communication |
| clinical depression | severe, persistent depression marked by specific symptoms, feelings of worthlessness, and inability to experience pleasure in activities you previously enjoyed |
| closed-ended questions | inquiries that can be answered with a single word or a response of yes or no |
| communication | process in which messages are exchanged and meaning interpreted between a sender and a reciever |
| feedback | a method which participants in a communication encounter can check their understanding of the messages exchanged |
| health literacy | the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions |
| leading questions | inquiries in which all or part of the answer is included in the wording of the question |
| learning objectives | educational goals |
| nonverbal communication | meaning conveyed by tone of voice, body language, gestures, facial expressions, touch, and physical appearance |
| open-ended questions | inquiries that require more than a one-word response |
| pantomime | using body movement and gestures to convey ideas or actions |
| probing questions | inquiries that request additional information or clarification |
| reciever | the person to whom the send directs a message |
| reflecting | a communication technique that involves promoting the sender to either complete or add more detail to the original message |
| requesting examples | a communication technique to get additional, clarifying information |
| sender | the person who creates and delivers a message |
| teach back | asking receivers to explain what you have said in their own words |
| therapeutic communication | communication that emplors certain techniques specifically aimed at meeting the needs of patients |