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Assignment: English- Causes for Communication Breakdown

Question I

A. Discuss the causes for communication breakdown. In your opinion, what presents the biggest problem?

B. Of the six common styles of responding to others, which style of responding is the most difficult for you to use? Why?

C. Explain implicit bias.

Question II

A. If you knew someone who was new to town, what would you recommend they do to find new friends?

B. Explain the role of the male and the role of the female in a heterosexual married relationship. Thinking about heterosexual relationships in your family, are these roles different from how your older-generation relatives viewed their roles within their marriages? Explain.

C. Which type of lifestyle are you living today? What do you think are its advantages and disadvantages for you? If you could have a different lifestyle, which one would it be? Why?

Question III

A. What are the three ways nonverbal communication relates to verbal communication? When the nonverbal message contradicts the verbal message, which message is usually more accurate?

B. Give at least five examples of cultural differences in nonverbal communication.

C. Compare and contrast at least six differences in the communication styles of men and women.

Question IV

A. Explain the importance of similarities, proximity, complementarity, social exchange theory, and reciprocity in the development of friendships.

B. Describe Sternberg's theory of love and explain the seven types of love described in Sternberg's model.

C. What is a codependent relationship?

Question V

Personal Communication Concerns

Purpose

To review individual communication concerns and problems.

Instructions Following is a list of 15 problems many individuals have as they try to communicate effectively. Read the list and rank your top five individual concerns from 1 to 5, with 1 being your top choice. _______

I often speak before I really think.
I usually speak rather than really listen to others.
I feel that I am shy.
I let others do most of the talking.
I would rather communicate in writing rather than speaking face to face.

People tell me that I speak too fast.

I often misunderstand what people say to me.

People often misinterpret what I say.

When talking, I gesture more than others. I often interrupt others while they are talking.

I feel uncomfortable looking into someone's eyes when talking.

When meeting others, I tend to get very nervous.

I have trouble when speaking to people in authority positions.
I feel that others lose interest in what I am saying.

I often find myself playing games with others instead of expressing how I really feel.

Discussion

A. List your top 5 communication concerns.
B. What steps can you take to begin working on these concerns?