COM 125 Fall 2019 Journal by Mollye Russell

Homework Journal #1: Create a Learner Profile

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-12 01:09:50 UTC

Format your journal by following the instructions above.
For Homework Journal #1, create a profile of yourself. In your profile, be sure to include:
1. 5 words or images to describe you.
2. Any information that will help us get to know you-- your major, future career, previous courses taken at CCD, where you are from, etc.
3. Discussion of your learning goals in this course
4. Sources of motivation for your success in this course, college, and/or your professional life.
5. A brief assessment of your own strengths and areas of improvement in terms of learning.
6. Preferred learning styles. See the image below for more information on the learning styles.

Your learner profile can include images, poetry, word clouds, a collage, or any other creative interpretations of the list above.

Format your Journal

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-12 01:11:23 UTC

Follow the instructions below to format your journal for the semester:

On the first page of your journal, write your name, the course number (COM 125: Interpersonal Communication), and Fall 2019
Leave pages 2 and 3 blank for your Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents will include the title, date, and page number of your journals. Complete the Table of Contents as we move through the semester. After you complete journal assignments, go back to your table of contents and add the entry.
2. The Table of Contents will label journals utilizing the acronyms below.
  1. Daily Journals = DJ
  2. Homework Journals = HJ
  3. Lecture Notes = LN
  4. Relationship Journals = RJ
Number the pages of your journal. I recommend that you only write on one side of the page (not on both sides of the page). You are welcome to leave several pages in the back of your journal blank (with no page numbers) just in case you find yourself needing a spare piece of paper and can rip it from your journal.
Each time you write a new journal entry, begin it on a new page. At the top of the page, include the appropriate journal label (DJ, HJ, LN, or RJ) and the date.

Homework Journal #2: Chapter 1

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-12 01:26:28 UTC

Communication is repeatedly ranked as one of the most important skills for employees. Hiring managers are looking for future employees who have the ability to speak and listen effectively. Think about your future career and discuss what kind of communication skills this career will require.

If you aren't sure of your future career, you are welcome to discuss your current job or a job that you would be interested in having (i.e., tour guide, journalist, etc.)

Be sure to read "On the Job: Communication and Career Success" on page 8.

Homework Journal #3: Chapter 1

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-12 01:26:53 UTC

Think of a person you know who you think possesses a high level of communication competence. What makes you think this? What communication characteristics do they have that you might want to have yourself?

Journaling

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-12 01:26:54 UTC

Description: One of the major requirements of this course is to develop and maintain a journal that demonstrates your individual participation and personal engagement with the class. Your journal is not only a collection of notes from class lectures, but it is an opportunity to help you “think with yourself” on course topics and discuss personal reactions and questions about the subject matter of communication. You will also be engaging in journal assignments to reflect on a specific relationship and observations of communication “in the wild.”

Evaluation: There are three specific types of entries that will be evaluated:

Daily Journals (DJ): Daily journal assignments take place during class. Daily Journals may include a reading quiz or question, an activity we complete in class, or assist your preparation for a discussion. Daily journals cannot be made up unless you have an excused absence for the class periods you missed. (5 points each)
Homework Journals (HJ): Homework Journal Assignments take place outside of the classroom. HJ Assignments are available on D2L and will be checked at the beginning of class on their due date. HJs can be completed late, but only half credit will be earned. (10 points each)
Relationship Journals (RJ): Throughout the course, you will keep a journal of one (1) interpersonal relationship that you would like to maintain or improve. You will write every RJ journal entry with this specific relationship in mind. Every week, you will be required to choose a prompt associated with the concepts covered in the textbook and in class. You may write on one of those prompts, or another prompt in the chapter. You are welcome to refer back to previous chapters in your reflections.

You are welcome to take class notes in your journal. Please label these as Lecture Notes (LN). Lecture notes will not be evaluated.

Journals will be evaluated on the format, quality, quantity, and timeliness of your entries. Journals will not be graded for spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc., but it is expected that you engage in critical thinking, cite the text where applicable, and reflect on your learning and progress in the course.

Purchase a journal especially for this class. If you do not have the ability or financial means to purchase a journal, please ask your instructor for a journal (she has extras you can use). Try to purchase a journal that speaks to you or represents you in some way, but a $.99 journal from the dollar store works too!

Homework Journal #5: Chapter 3

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-18 20:33:13 UTC

1) Complete the Myers Briggs Personality Test. <-- link here

2) Record proof of your completion of the personality test. You can print out a screenshot of your results or show an image to your instructor on the day of submission. You must submit some type of proof that you completed the personality test.

3) Review the description of your personality. For your homework, bring in proof of completion and write a response to the following questions:

Summarize the description of your Myers Briggs personality type.
What are the characteristics of this type?
Do you believe you fit the type? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from your life to support the responses.

Homework Journal #4: Chapter 2

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-18 23:33:37 UTC

Complete the Pause and Reflect: How Do You Use Social Media? on page 58 of your textbook.
Rate the 6 statements, determine your score, and answer the 2 questions provided.

Relationship Journal 1

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-18 23:34:01 UTC

Identify a relationship to reflect upon for the course of the semester. You can choose a friend, family member, significant other, or work relationship, but it must be an individual whom you have continuous contact with.
We will take a qualitative approach to define interpersonal communication. A qualitative approach includes five distinct characteristics that distinguish interpersonal communication from impersonal communication: 1) uniqueness (social rules and social roles), 2) irreplaceability, 3) interdependence, 4) disclosure, 5. intrinsic awards. Discuss how the relationship you have chosen meets the 5 characteristics listed above.

Relationship Journal 2

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-19 00:39:06 UTC

Reflect on the relationship you chose in Relationship Journal 1.
Relationship journals will not change over the course of the semester. Your goal is to reflect upon a chosen relationship.
I suggest that you employ some of the skills you are taught in our class in your relationship and write about your experiences.
You do not have to include any information that is too personal.
Relationship journals are evaluated for completion.

Homework Journal #6: Chapter 3

Russellm_CCD — 2019-08-22 16:42:02 UTC

1. Read pgs. 85-100
2. In your journal, discuss a time when either you self-disclosed too much or a friend/family/member co-worker self-disclosed too much. Reflect on how this made you feel (as either the sender/receiver). Also, address which guidelines of self-disclosure (pgs. 91-94) were broken.

Journal Check #1

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-05 23:12:42 UTC

Link to checklist for Journal Check #1

Relationship Journal #3

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-09 20:25:40 UTC

Each week, you are tasked with completing a relationship journal. After the first journal check, I've decided to provide prompts for each week's journal. FOLLOWING ANY OF THE PROMPTS ARE OPTIONAL. You are welcome to use one as inspiration, or if you have something else you want to write about , go for it!

"Your person"= the individual you have chosen to reflect upon for the duration of the course.

RJ 3 Prompts:

Speculate how your current level of self-esteem affects your own communication style and relationship with "your person."
Is "your person" an ego-booster or an ego-buster? (see page 68- Pause and Reflect)
Is self-disclosure in this relationship reciprocated (see pg. 93-94)
Is there something you've been wanting to self-disclose to this person but haven't done so? If so, use this space to discuss it and draft the self-disclosure following the guidelines in the text.
Have you or "your person" ever used lying, equoviating, or hinting? What was that experience like?

Relationship Journal #4

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-12 16:13:47 UTC

Analyze how the tendencies described in this chapter have distorted your perceptions of 'your person', and hence your communication. (See pg. 120 for tendencies of perception.)
Which of the influences of perception affect your communication with 'your person'? Can you describe a specific time where your perception was influenced and affected your interaction with 'your person'? (see pg. 112 for influences on perception)
Describe a time when you and 'your person' had a disagreement about a viewpoint (see pg. 134 for an example). Employ the pillow method to analyze the disagreement and find merit in both positions.

Homework Journal #7

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-12 16:21:34 UTC

How does the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy from Chapter 3 relate to the interpretation step in the perception process? Provide examples.
Think and write deeply! Provide specific examples from your life that support your argument.

Homework Journal #8

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-12 16:23:35 UTC

For the next 3 days, keep a “gratitude list.” At the end of each day (before you go to sleep), list 5 things that you are grateful for.
When you are done writing this list each evening, identify and write 5 feelings that you felt during the day and 5 feelings you feel now that you are writing this list. (Feel free to utilize Table 5.1 in your textbook)

Homework Journal #9

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-26 22:41:06 UTC

Step 1: Watch the video linked here. Watch until 24:11. You are welcome to watch the entire video, but the questions below are only relevant to the first 24 minutes of the video.
Step 2: Answer the following questions:

1) How do elephants express emotion?
2) True or False. The chimpanzee is genetically closer to a human than to a gorilla.
3) What is the chimpanzee doing while he signs in American Sign Language?
4) Why did the chimpanzee show gratitude to the humans?
5) If we take this video as fact, it challenges positions of scholars whose research on emotional expression is based on the assumption that only humans express emotions, not animals.
What do you think? Are humans unique in their interpersonal abilities to express emotion? Do you think that animals are able to express emotion? Provide at least one reason why you might think animals DO have emotions and one reason why you might think they DO NOT have emotions.

Note: Question #5 will prime us for a debate in class, so be prepared to discuss!

Relationship Journal #5

Russellm_CCD — 2019-09-27 00:51:43 UTC

Do you and your person express emotions similarly or differently?
In what circumstances do you or don't you show your feelings? Does your person show their feelings in the same circumstances?
Describe a time where you or your person did not follow social norms when expressing emotions-- how did this make you feel?
Read the "Ethical Challenge" on pg. 157. How might your relationship with your person change if you acted more moderately?
Read the "Ethical Challenge" on pg. 157. Are there any situations in your life where more extreme forms of emotional expression are both moral and effective?
What guidelines have you and your person set with regards to emotional expression? Do you openly express emotion? Or do you hide emotions?

Homework Journal #10

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-01 23:49:25 UTC

1) Watch the "Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics"

2) Read the information on hate speech below.

Hate is a term that has many different meanings and can be used to communicate teasing, mild annoyance, or anger. The term hate, as it relates to hate speech, has a much more complex and serious meaning. Hate refers to extreme negative beliefs and feelings toward a group or member of a group because of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability (Waltman & Haas, 2011). We can get a better understanding of the intensity of hate by distinguishing it from anger, which is an emotion that we experience much more regularly. First, anger is directed toward an individual, while hate is directed toward a social or cultural group. Second, anger doesn’t prevent a person from having sympathy for the target of his or her anger, but hate erases sympathy for the target. Third, anger is usually the result of personal insult or injury, but hate can exist and grow even with no direct interaction with the target. Fourth, anger isn’t an emotion that people typically find pleasure in, while hatred can create feelings of self-righteousness and superiority that lead to pleasure. Last, anger is an emotion that usually dissipates as time passes, eventually going away, while hate can endure for much longer (Waltman & Haas, 2011). Hate speech is a verbal manifestation of this intense emotional and mental state.

Hate speech is usually used by people who have a polarized view of their own group (the in-group) and another group (the out-group). Hate speech is then used to intimidate people in the out-group and to motivate and influence members of the in-group. Hate speech often promotes hate-based violence and is also used to solidify in-group identification and attract new members (Waltman & Haas, 2011). Perpetrators of hate speech often engage in totalizing, which means they define a person or a group based on one quality or characteristic, ignoring all others. A Lebanese American may be the target of hate speech because the perpetrators reduce him to a Muslim—whether he actually is Muslim or not would be irrelevant. Grouping all Middle Eastern- or Arab-looking people together is a dehumanizing activity that is typical to hate speech.

Incidents of hate speech and hate crimes have increased over the past fifteen years. Hate crimes, in particular, have gotten more attention due to the passage of more laws against hate crimes and the increased amount of tracking by various levels of law enforcement. The Internet has also made it easier for hate groups to organize and spread their hateful messages. As these changes have taken place over the past fifteen years, there has been much discussion about hate speech and its legal and constitutional implications. While hate crimes resulting in damage to a person or property are regularly prosecuted, it is sometimes argued that hate speech that doesn’t result in such damage is protected under the US Constitution’s First Amendment, which guarantees free speech. Just recently, in 2011, the Supreme Court found in the Snyder v. Phelps case that speech and actions of the members of the Westboro Baptist Church, who regularly protest the funerals of American soldiers with signs reading things like “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” and “Fag Sin = 9/11,” were protected and not criminal. Chief Justice Roberts wrote in the decision, “We cannot react to [the Snyder family’s] pain by punishing the speaker. As a nation we have chosen a different course—to protect even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate” (Exploring Constitutional Conflicts, 2012).

3) Answer the questions below in your journal.

Do you think the First Amendment of the Constitution, guaranteeing free speech to US citizens, should protect hate speech? Why or why not?
Visit the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “Hate Map” to see what hate groups they have identified in your state. Are you surprised by the number/nature of the groups listed in your state?
Briefly describe a group that you didn’t know about and identify the target of its hate and the reasons it gives for its hate speech.

Homework Journal #11

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-01 23:52:42 UTC

The purpose of this activity is to practice giving honest and appropriate feedback.

1) List 1 person who you would like to give honest feedback to. Consider and report: Their first name and a brief description of who this is (avoid last names)

2) What behavior of theirs bothers you or appeals to you? When does this bothersome or appealing behavior occur?

2) What emotions do you feel when this person enacts the behavior listed?

3) Make a statement, using owned language of how you feel.
Follow this format:
“When you ____, I feel ______.”

4) Carefully decide whether or not to disclose your feelings statement to this person. In your journal, consider and report the worst case scenario and the best case scenario of each outcome of each situation.

Homework Journal #12

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-02 00:00:42 UTC

Head's Up!

When reading Chapter 7, focus specifically on the vocabulary in pgs. 225-239. There will be a reading quiz in class on the vocabulary present in this chapter.

1) Watch Amy Cuddy's TED Talk

2) In your journal, respond to the questions below:

1) Provide a 100-200 word synopsis of the TED talk. Be sure to answer the following questions in your synopsis:

What does Dr. Cuddy research? What does her research prove? What strategy does she recommend for increasing testosterone and decreasing cortisol?

2) Even a forced smile makes you feel happy. So which comes first: the action or the feeling? Can they both come first? If so, which do you think is most effective? What other emotion(s) do you think you could create in yourself through body language?

Technology & Listening

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-03 19:47:21 UTC

Beware the Listening Machines

When dolls and friendly robots can listen and respond to what people say, where's the line between personal assistance and mass surveillance?
by Ethan Zuckerman

Unit 1 Exam re-grade

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-06 17:20:40 UTC

This is OPTIONAL and not required.

If you are interested in submitting your Unit 1 Examination for a re-grade, see the information below:

1) Receive your exam in class and review my feedback
2) From your feedback, develop an updated response to the essay questions you would like to be re-graded.
*Re-grades will not occur for multiple-choice, only Part 2 (essays) on the exam.
3) Submit your updated responses and your original responses in class on either:

Monday, October 14 MW classes
Tuesday, October 15 TR classes

4) Grading:
Half credit will be earned for accurate, updated responses. For example, if you received a 10 point deduction on Question 1, you can update your response and earn 5 points back on Question 1 and your overall exam grade.

Again, this is OPTIONAL, and not required.

Relationship Journal #6

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-08 20:29:03 UTC

Describe a time when you and your person have had a misunderstanding due to language. What was the misunderstanding? What language did you use that was confusing? Or, what language did they use that was confusing? It might be helpful to go back through text messages, as this is when a lot of misunderstandings happen.
Identify at least two pragmatic rules that govern the use of language in one of your relationships. (think inside jokes)
Do you adapt your speech style to communicate with your partner? How do you engage with the process of convergence, if so?
Recall at least two situations in which you used emotive language as if it was a description of fact and not an opinion. A good way to recall these situations is to think of a recent disagreement and imagine how the other people involved might have described it differently than you.
Are you and your person different genders? If so, consider how gender and culture impact your communication.

Homework Journal #13

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-14 20:14:44 UTC

Go to a public space (train station, cafe, public park, riding the light rail, sports arena, bar, etc.) and observe the individuals inhabiting the space for 10 minutes. The location must be off-campus.
While you observe, take notes and record what you see in your journal.
In addition to your notes, address the following questions:
1. What nonverbal behaviors did you witness (utilize the vocabulary learned in this chapter)?
2. How did the environment (bar, sports arena, light rail, etc.) impact the nonverbal communication utilized in this space?

Relationship Journal #7

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-14 20:19:06 UTC

Describe a time when your person displayed contradicting verbal and nonverbal messages. Which did you believe? The verbal or the nonverbal?
Do you know when your person is lying? What kinds of leakage (p. 218) do they display?
For 10 minutes, observe the way your person behaves. Notice movements, mannerisms, postures, style of dress, etc. Record your observations in your journal. Discuss what you think these behaviors communicate. (i.e., if they were yawning a lot-- are they bored? tired? sleepy after a big meal?)
Are you and your person from the same or different cultures? Are you and your person the same or different genders? Discuss the differences in nonverbal communication according to the similarities/difference between you and your partner (pg. 222-224)
Read "The Way You Talk Can Hurt You?" on pg. 232 of your textbook.
- Can you identify if your person speaks the way the author describes in this reading? If so, what is your reaction to them?
- Describe the role that tone of voice plays in getting you to comply with requests and directives from others.

Homework Journal #14

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-17 20:19:29 UTC

In our sender-oriented society, listening is often overlooked as an important part of the communication process. Yet research shows that adults spend about 45% of their time listening, which is more than any other communicative activity. In some contexts, we spend even more time listening than that. On average, workers spend 55% of their workday listening, and managers spend about 63% of their day listening.

Listening is one of the most important skills to have in interpersonal and professional relationships. This week, we will explore the research on listening as it pertains to your interests and/or your future career.

For HJ 13, you will search the databases at the Auraria Library to find a scholarly journal article on the topic of LISTENING + [your future career]. Example: LISTENING + NURSING
- Scholarly (also known as peer-reviewed) journals are written by experts in their fields. Scholarly journal articles have undergone a rigorous review process and are considered one of the most credible sources of research.
You can find scholarly journal article sources by utilizing the Auraria Library's "START MY RESEARCH" tool.
- For screenshots on how to do this, keep scrolling!
In your journal , provide a brief summary of the article and the skills/techniques offered for effective listening in your career field/discipline.
- For more information on how to effectively read a research article, click here.
- Do not simply read the abstract-- read the entire article!
- Be sure to include an MLA or APA citation of the article with your journal submission.

Instructions on how to find a scholarly journal article:

1) https://library.auraria.edu

2) Enter your search terms into the START MY RESEARCH toolbar on the home page.

3) Click "ARTICLES ONLY", and SEARCH

4) On the new page, click SCHOLARLY MATERIALS, INCLUDING PEER REVIEWED on the left-hand filters.

All of the articles on the search list are now considered scholarly journal articles, so choose any article you think speaks best to your future career.

Uncertain about your career choice?

Step 1: How to find a scholarly journal article utilizing the Auraria Library's "Start My Research" tool.

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-17 20:27:07 UTC

Click on the image below to make it bigger.

Step 2: How to narrow down your search.

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-17 20:27:36 UTC

Click on the image below to make it bigger.

Homework Journal #15

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-17 20:30:05 UTC

The purpose of this activity is to practice engaging in active listening in two different listening situations. [This is a preview of OPTION 2 for your Chapter 8 Essay for the Unit 2 Assignment]

Decide on an interaction where you want to listen for :
- information
- pleasure
- evaluation
- support.
Discuss the interaction that you have decided to journal on and what type of listening you are engaging in. (i.e., I'm going to listen for information during my History class-- Please do not copy this example-- choose a different interaction.)
In your journal, identify what barriers or obstacles to listening are present in this situation. (see pgs. 251-255 for more information on the obstacles of listening)
Then, consider which of the strategies for more effective listening (pgs. 255-256) you can employ to become a better listener in this situation. Discuss in your journal.

Relationship Journal #8

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-17 20:39:36 UTC

Describe a time when you have engaged in mindless listening with your person. What information does your person present that you do not have to expend cognitive effort processing?
Did you ever forget a significant date or detail that caused a conflict in your relationship with your person? Describe how this error in memory affected your relationship.
What barrier to listening to you come up against the most when you are listening to your person? (see pgs. 251-253)
Describe an instance when your partner gave you advice that was helpful. Review the guidelines for offering advice on pgs. 269-270 and see if you recognize any that your person followed. You can also consider an instance when your partner gave you advice that wasn't helpful.
Does your person have different attitudes, beliefs, and values than you do? If so, what are the differences in your attitudes, beliefs, and values? What impact does this have on your listening style? Are you able to discuss these issues and listen to each other? Or do you avoid these contentions?

Post Extra Credit to this column!

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-17 20:52:34 UTC

Find an interesting article or link on the internet that you think is relevant to our class? Complete the Extra Credit Assignment and post your article to this column. See D2L for details.

DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME!

Homework Journal #16

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:19:58 UTC

Read the article "Masters of Love."

After reading the article, answer the following questions:

Who are the primary researchers of this study?
What are the characteristics of masters?
What are the characteristics of disasters?
Should couples “turn toward” or “turn away”? Explain both and provide why.
Provide definitions of the four different ways individuals can respond to positive news. Discuss which response is the kindest.

Homework Journal #17

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:21:56 UTC

This HJ is going to use your person from your RJs.

Utilizing Chapter 10 as a frame of reference, we will discuss how your person meets the criteria of the different types of relationships we have in our lives: family, friend, romantic relationship.

Choose one of the following prompts below. Provide an explanation with an example in your response.

If your person is a family member, discuss how this relationship is formative, role-driven, and involuntary.
If your person is a friend, discuss what type of friendship it is: young vs. mature, long-term vs. short-term, relationship-oriented vs. task-oriented, high-disclosure vs. low-disclosure, high obligation vs. low obligation, frequent contact vs. occasional contact.
If you are in a romantic relationship with your person, discuss how your person meets the characteristics of this type of relationship through love, commitment, and affection.

Relationship Journal #9

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:23:23 UTC

Our textbook discusses 8 reasons why we form relationships (appearance, similarity, complementarity, reciprocal attraction, competence, disclosure, proximity, and rewards). Discuss which factors influenced your choice of partner. (Note: this prompt is not relevant to those who have chosen a family member to be their person.)
What stage in Knapp's model are you and your person in? Discuss.
Reflect back to the last time you interacted with your person... what types of relational messages did you send them? (affinity, immediacy, respect, control)
Have you or your person ever committed a transgression? What type? How did you (or didn't you) repair your relationship?

Journal Check #2

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:39:06 UTC

Link to checklist for Journal Check #2

Journal Check #3

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:40:02 UTC

Link to checklist for Journal Check #3

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:46:22 UTC

How to strengthen friendships

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:46:22 UTC

Homework Journal #19

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 00:58:53 UTC

Choose one of the following situations to discuss for this Homework Journal.

Situation 1: You and your brother both have two-year-old children. You were at the park watching them play (your child was barefoot), and your brother said to you, "I never let Martin (his child) go barefoot. It’s really a health hazard for children and there are so many risks. I always take time to put shoes on him before we play outside."
Based on this statement by your brother, you would likely become defensive. Which Gibb category is your brother's statement? Explain. Identify the alternative behavior based on Gibb categories: What could your brother have said or done differently?

OR

Situation 2: A classmate looks over at your desk and says, “You’re not using a laptop to take notes in class? Doesn’t your hand get tired writing everything down?”
Based on this statement by your classmate, you would likely become defensive. Which Gibb category is your classmate's statement? Explain. Alternative behavior based on Gibb categories: What could your classmate have said or done differently?

Homework Journal #18

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 01:02:38 UTC

Chapter 10: Utilizing at least 100 words, summarize how social media/technology impacts friendships, families, and romantic relationships.

Homework Journal #20

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 01:06:14 UTC

Watch this clip from the television show "Blackish" and identify Gottman's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling).

Don't limit your analysis to verbal responses-- consider how they are interacting nonverbally as well.

Relationship Journal #10

Russellm_CCD — 2019-10-30 01:07:58 UTC

See Chapter 12 for more information on conflict.

Recall as many conflicts as possible that you have had in one relationship. Identify which approach best characterizes each one: win—lose, lose—lose, compromise, or win—win.
For each conflict, describe the consequences (for both you and the other person) of this approach.

Based on your analysis, decide for yourself how successful you and your partner are at managing conflicts. Describe any differences in approach that would result in more satisfying outcomes. Discuss what steps you and your partner could take to make these changes.

DEAR MAN: Most effective way to make a request

2019-12-01 15:31:06 UTC

I have included a link to a solid explanation about DEAR MAN. DEAR MAN is an acronym that stands for: describe, express, assert, reinforce, mindful, appear confident, and negotiate. This can be especially helpful when you need to have a conversation that may be difficult to have.

Facebook Hate Speech

2019-12-04 04:04:59 UTC

This article focuses on hate speech stemming from Facebook messages sent to vaccine advocates. Unknown context and loss of profit seem to be the main factors as to why this type of communication is allowed. Facebook encourages users to report hate speech, but if and when incidents are reported little to nothing is done to the offender.

-Boltz J.

https://time.com/5321262/science-behind-happy-healthy-relationships/

2019-12-04 05:59:49 UTC

The article explains how maintaining a secure emotional connection, keeping things positive, listening to your brain, not just your heart, and a happier relationship is a happier life, scientifically make a romantic relationship flourish.
Jessica C.

https://go-gale-com.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=auraria_main&id=GALE%7CA590915036&v=2.1&it=r&sid=summon

2019-12-04 06:15:00 UTC

This article gives us an idea of communication how we as humans are developed to it and it’s a big part of who we are now. “The question here is whether nonverbal has the same interaction like face to face does.” “Face to face communication helps clarify meaning to avoid misunderstanding between people.” “Social networks create personal connection through talking on a phone, texting or using social network sites to share information.” “ The need of social interaction, the need for sharing ideas, the exchange of personal advice, as well as for the expression of care and companionship.” At the end the author isn’t sure that without a social presence an authentic connection is possible in the end.
- Anahi,
A.V

2019-12-04 20:00:20 UTC

Finding a way to forgive someone who has been unfaithful to you can be hard. This article gives you secrets/ solutions to the roots of the emotions you might be feeling right now. If, you can relate to this stop- go get a cup of coffee and take a seat.

Mixed Signals

2019-12-04 22:03:07 UTC

The way people perceive one another can easily be a misunderstanding. This article discusses the psychology behind what causes the misreading of someones "active listening" face as their "angry" face. - Kiahna

http://ir.lib.cyut.edu.tw:8080/bitstream/310901800/10883/1/20080818_Hsiu-ChiaKo.pdf

2019-12-05 01:00:44 UTC

Although the internet is still relatively young, blogging is the new way to self- disclose while creating new emotional connections that bring on the pleasure from social connection. With proper use of the internet, it is a very rewarding type of social integration that can cause new relationships to flourish.

-Vaniesha G.

Correlation between doctor interpersonal communication and patient satisfaction

2019-12-05 02:30:12 UTC

This article is about the use of interpersonal communication with Doctors in a health care situation and how it relates to overall patient well being and satisfaction. The study took place over 6 months. The doctors were given a checklist to attempt to follow and patients were given a questionnaire to see results. The conclusion was that Communication actually had less to do with patient satisfaction, but Interpersonal Communication had huge impacts on patient satisfaction.

Tanveer, Fahad, et al. “Impact of Doctor’s Interpersonal Communication Skill on Patien’s Satisfaction Level.” Isra Medical Journal, vol. 10, no. 5, Sept. 2018, pp. 306–309. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=133028251.

Persuading With Communication

2019-12-05 04:32:39 UTC

Jordan Belfort is a successful business man as seen on the movie , " The Wolf of Wall Street." Not only is he successful with money but Mr. Belfort explains how he has managed to be a millionaire. Persuading through communication and even knowing how to use non-verbal communication in business has helped him be the man he is today. In this article Jordan Belfort explains his secrets in persuading with communication.
-Ana Castaneda

Jose Alamillo

josealamillosoto — 2019-12-05 04:44:57 UTC

The article talks about the importance of face to face communication. Regardless of technologies convenience, it demands corporations to re-consider the need for "the personal" needs of its clients. Something email and virtual communication lacks.

Diego A

2019-12-05 06:32:23 UTC

Talks about how teens should be more open about whats going on in their lives and the risks of holding on to issues rather than opening up to someone and saying whats on their mind.

2019-12-05 16:39:59 UTC

Here is an article about what message is really communicated when we refuse to do things a partner might ask because it doesn't seem important to us. It explains that doing these kinds of things is really more about communicating respect, care and love than tidying up around the house. The example is a little old-fashioned in the way it reinforces traditional gender-roles but I believe there is still a worthwhile message here about how important respect is to a relationship.
Jonathan N.

10 Deadliest Air Disasters Caused By Miscommunication

2019-12-06 00:13:52 UTC

This article is interesting, it talks of the irony of how miscommunication has caused worst and deadliest air disasters. Technology being so advanced, people assume flying a plane is setting it to autopilot, but forget a plane still needs a pilot to land, takeoff and maneuver weather that might cause turbulence. Dominic R.

Gaming and Interpersonal Dependance

alonsoc67 — 2019-12-06 05:36:35 UTC

Gaming, especially games that are MMORG, or role playing games with a huge and highly engaged multiplayer community, has been linked to addiction in dependency of social interactions or interpersonal communications that are not usually seen outside of their gaming social spaces. They use those games for the lack of normal methods of communication that they don't have outside of gaming. The rise of this type of addiction has not been named a medical diagnosis, despite the reality of the addiction.