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Assignment:

Text Book: Becoming Aware by Katie Barwick-Snell, Velma Walker, Velma Walker 14th Edition

Reflections (Only one question out of 3 in a hundred words)

1. Why is self-disclosure so important in a relationship and what are the advantages of self-disclosure?

2. What effects will loneliness have upon an individual? How can a person overcome the effects of loneliness?

3. How would you explain self-esteem? Why would you want to build it up? What about lose it?

Journal

1. What is the purpose of the Johari Window? How can the Johari Window be of benefit to you?

2. Explain how first impressions, stereotyping, and prejudices influence our perception of others.

3. Define emotional attachments and social ties and explain their importance in relationship to loneliness.

Internet Search Activity

Instructions

Heterosexism is the existence of advantages and rewards on heterosexuals solely as a result of their sexual orientation. Many of the things that heterosexuals take for granted may be unavailable to gay or bisexual people. Make a list of the advantages a heterosexual "straight" has. If you are "straight," what advantages do you enjoy that gay people are less likely to enjoy? Think hard-many of the things that heterosexuals take for granted are not equally available to everyone. Examples include displaying a picture of one's loved one without fear of retaliation or ridicule; not having to hide parts of one's life from family, friends, and coworkers; or having the loved one be legally recognized as the next-of-kin. When you have made your list, go to www.yahoo.com or www.google.com and type "heterosexism" into the search box. What items could be added to your list as a result of your search? Why do you think you didn't see them earlier?

Reflections (Only one question out of 3 in a hundred words)

1. Do we have a choice in determining who we become? Explain

2. Discuss the relationship between your life and Erikson's Stages of Development.

3. Discuss the cultural influences on a person's development

Reflections (Only one question out of 3 in a hundred words)

1. What are the benefits of having an internal locus of control? What are the benefits of having an external locus of control?

2. What is self-efficacy and how can you increase your self-efficacy?

3. Are there any positive role models in our society? Who are they and what characteristics do they have that make them a positive role model?

Journal

1. Briefly explain the four dimensions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

2. Explain how cognitive and social-learning theories explain your self-image

3. Define collectivism and individualism and explain how they may influence an individual's self-concept.

Journal

1. Define optimism and pessimism and explain how optimistic explanatory and pessimistic explanatory styles can influence someone's behavior.

2. Explain the importance of novel, significant, and conflicting stimuli in our life. Why is it important to study learning theory in relation to understanding yourself and in your relationships with others? Explain.

3. Explain why the perseverance of effort called grit promotes the overcoming of obstacles or challenges.

Critical Thinking (Only one question out of 3 in a hundred words)

1. Why do our emotions often color our point of view and affect our opinions?

2. Do you believe that feelings follow a predictable pattern when we suffer a loss? If so, explain the process for you.

3. Do you believe there is really emotional intelligence?

Journal

1. Differentiate between mild (facilitative) and intense (debilitative) emotions. When do our emotions begin to have negative effects?

2. What are the four psychological reactions to anger? What are the three characteristics of anger? What are at least six do's and don'ts to remember in the expression of anger?

3. Define the term "cultural display rules" and be able to give examples of some ways these rules are ex- pressed in different cultures

Critical Thinking (Only one question out of 3 in a hundred words)

1. What have been some of the factors that have influenced the development of your value system? Which factor has been of the greatest significance?
2. Two strong value indicators were discussed: how we spend our money and how we spend our time. Which one is a greater indicator?
3. How would you personally define morality?

Critical Thinking (Only one question out of 3 in a hundred words)

1. Identify some of the needs and wants you have established right now in your life. What are you doing now to satisfy them?
2. Discuss this statement: Each of us becomes what we think about.
3. Discuss this statement: if you can't appreciate what you have, your achievements will feel hollow.

Journal

1. Name and explain Spranger's six value systems.
2. Explain how we develop values. Define the term individuation and explain its significance in the development of our value system.
3. List and give examples of the three components of prejudice. Explain at least three things you can do to break down barriers in dealing with prejudices and stereotypes.

Journal

1. Explain how needs and drives cause us to consider life planning or take various directions for our life. In the field of human motivation, which needs motivate, and which needs do not motivate?
2. Explain why it is impossible to manage time. What is the essence of effective time and life management? Explain the chair of life concept. Is your chair of life in balance or out of balance-why?
3. Explain the term, "living in a state of flow," as it relates to happiness.

Explain how we can learn happiness.