SHORT ANSWER QUESTION:
Select and respond to four of the following six short answer questions. Be sure to write your responses in full and complete sentences below each short answer question you select to answer. Your answers will be marked for overall accuracy, in-depth level of content, coherence and clarity.
1. Define interpersonal communication by synthesizing key theories and concepts discussed this term. In reviewing course content, identify any four theories/concepts that you believe to be most challenging for you. As well, for each of the four theories/concepts identified, please be sure to explain what they are and how you can improve them.
2. When it comes to perceiving others, there are many factors that influence what and how we think of others. Some of our perceptual judgements are affected by our own conditions and at other times, we are affected by external conditions. List and discuss five factors that influence our perception of others. Please provide concrete examples for each.
3. Define intimacy and identify four ways in which intimacy can be achieved according to our discussions throughout the term. Specifically, select any four theories or concepts that discuss intimacy and provide examples for each.
4. Define the theory/model of Relational Dialectics. Proceed to identify the three most common dialectics by providing examples for each.
5. Identify and explain four different issues that may arise when communicating across generational divides. For each challenge, be sure to provide an example to better illustrate your explanation.
6. Describe the process of listing. Then, identity and explain any four challenges that may be at play when listening.
ESSAY QUESTION:
Read the following essay questions. Choose one of the three questions and record your answers below the selected essay questionusing course content and personal opinion. Be sure to write your answers in full and complete sentences.
1. Define self-disclosure and include some of risks and rewards involved in the process of disclosing. Provide a brief description of the three different theories or models of self-disclosure. Finally, comment upon which of the three theories you believe to be the most effective and provide a rationale for your choice.
2. When it comes to emotions, comment upon five factors or fallacies that you believe to be more prevalent in contemporary society with explanations for each. Finally, discuss three ways in which individuals can manage debilitative emotions, using examples to support your position.
3. Discuss the role that conflict plays in interpersonal communication. Begin by defining conflict and then discuss four ways in which individuals and groups manage such conflict. Finally, select one conflict management style that you believe to be most effective. Be sure to support your answer with some explanation.