Four-sides model

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/four-sides-model

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the model postulator?Friedemann Schulz von Thun, German psychologist
2. What is the year of conceptualization?1981
3. Why do we need to think about all four sides?If we miss one side, the other person might misunderstand what we really mean, which can cause confusion or arguments.
4. How can the Four-Sides Model help me talk to my friends?It helps you notice what you’re saying, how you’re feeling, how close you feel to them, and what you want them to do, so you can communicate more clearly.

Transactional Analysis: A theory of personality and a method of psychotherapy focusing on interactions between people.
Interpersonal Dynamics: The complex interplay of forces and influences between people in a relationship.
Communicative Competence: The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in various social situations.
Non-verbal Cues: Communication signals that do not involve spoken words, such as body language or facial expressions.