Using the “I” language technique (it has 3 parts) you were taught in this class (instead of the “you” language that makes others defensive and/or angry), write how you would approach the person in the following scenario. Write it just like you would SAY it to them.   A member of your household (whom you love dearly) has come in much later than expected and on a particularly bad weather evening. You’ve asked them several times before to let you know via text or phone call if they are going to be longer than “normal”. This is the 3rd time since you last spoke to them about this that they’ve not done as you requested.

There are 7 typologies that categorize nonverbal behavior. In the following description of a person’s nonverbal communication, name the typology that each behavior with a capital letter beside it would fall into. Use each letter to tell me your answers.   My sister walked in the room with a frown on her face (A) and said angrily (B) “I can’t believe what you did!”. Then she got in my face, (C) close enough I could see her teeth fillings, put both hands on my shoulders (D) and pushed me. Then she shot me the bird with her left hand (E) as she walked out.

What is the name of the channel people use when they are communicating nonverbally?

According to your textbook, humans are resistant to changing their self-concept. So is the following statement true or false? We are resistant to changing our perception of ourselves even when the change would be a more favorable one.

“The age of socialization” is defined as the numerical age a person is at when they are first introduced to outer society (i.e. away from their nuclear family) on a regular basis.

Which of the following is the best paraphrasing listening response to your friend who tells you: “My boss keeps kidding me about how we should have an affair. I don’t know what to do. Sometimes I think he’s just joking, and sometimes I think it’s a real proposition.”

What is the most common time in a person’s  life that they will engage in the 3rd step of self-concept development because they are questioning the labels given to them by their family and….is also when they are most likely to engage in this step illogically?

What’s wrong with this perception-check? “When I saw you saving a seat for Emily in the cafeteria after fourth period, I figured you must like her more than me. Is that the case?”

When you’re having an issue with how someone is behaving, using “you” language is more likely than “I” language to put them on the defensive.

Which represents a conflict of interest?