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3 5 Work File
3 5 Work File
After reading the case scenarios, choose one and answer the following questions.
Read the course resource information on vertical and level communication. Answer the
following questions based on that information.
Vertical___________
Level_____________
3. Which style do you see most frequently in your family's communication? (level
or vertical) ___________ (5 points)
A.
B.
5. Are your family members free to communicate their real feelings to one
another? _____ (5 points)
A.
B.
Our main source in learning about communication is our family. Family influence will
greatly impact our communication and relationships outside our family.
Choose the letter to the answer that best describes your family's communication style.
Label this assignment:
Section 3 Family Survey: Use Resource #3 in the lesson to complete this section.
A. open communication____
B. closed communication_____
2. Within your family, how do the members feel toward one another?
A. connected___
B. separated_____
A. people____
B. facts____
C. feelings____
D. ideas____
A. a parent____
B. brother or sister____
C. a relative____
D. a friend____
E. no one____
5. How often do your family members get together to talk about concerns?
A. daily____
B. several times a week____
C. only if there is a problem____
D. never____
6. When does your family spend time together just talking?
A. after school___
B. at mealtime___
C. late evenings___
D. on weekends___
E. never___
A. father____
B. mother____
C. the children____
D. the grandparents____
E. it depends____
A. yes____
B. no____
10. How would you describe the overall tone of the conversation style at home?
A. quiet____
B. harsh/ shouting____
C. argumentative____
D. critical_____
11. Are there topics at home that are off limits for discussion?
A. yes____
B. no____
A. yes____
B. no_____
Section 4:
13. From the information above, write a short (at least 5 sentences) summary on
HOW your family communicates. Include the effect their communication style has
had on your communication style. (10 points)