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Select one of the following situations to observe and make detailed notes about the observation: • Observe a small group or team-such as an office team, sports team, work environment, church group, family gathering, hobby group, or support group-and take copious notes regarding the interactions and communication dynamics you observe. The observation should be 30 minutes in length. • Watch a television show-such as a sitcom or any reality show-that depicts small groups, families, or teams. Take notes regarding the interactions and communication dynamics depicted in the television show. Write a 1,000- to 1,500-word paper in which you assess the interactions and dynamics within the communication climate you observed. Describe the following concepts: supportive and defensive communication climates, confirming and disconfirming responses, cohesiveness, active listening, and nonverbal dynamics. In addition to your assessment, answer the following questions: • What types of verbal and nonverbal dynamics came into play? Explain. • What behavior indicated a supportive or defensive communication climate? Why? • What types of confirming or disconfirming responses did you witness? How did they contribute to the cohesiveness of the group? • What types of barriers or indicators to effective listening occurred? Why were they a barrier or indicator? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Reference at least three peer-reviewed outside sources.