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debilitative emotions
emotions that prevent a person from functioning effectively
emotional contagion
the process by which emotions are transferred from one person to another
facilitative emotions
emotions that contribute to effective functioning
Fallacy of approval
the irrational belief that it is vital to win the approval of virtually every person a communicator deals with.
Fallacy of catastrophic expectations
the irrational belief that the worst possible outcome will probably occur
Fallacy of causation
the irrational belief that emotions are caused by others and not by the person who has them
Fallacy of helplessness
the irrational belief that satisfaction in life is determined by forces beyond one's control
Fallacy of overgeneralization
irrational beliefs in which 1) Conclusions (usually negative) are based on limited evidence, or 2) communicators exaggerate their shortcomings.
Fallacy of perfection
the irrational belief that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill
Fallacy of shoulds
the irrational belief that people should behave in the most desireable way
rumination
dwelling persistently on negative thoughts that in turn intensify negative feelings
self-talk
the non-vocal process of thinking. On some level, self-talk occurs as a person interprets another's behavior
Author
stingerella
ID
8753
Card Set
COM 110
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2010-03-02T03:30:29Z
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