I’m working on a communications multi-part question and need an explanation to help me learn.
This is the book: Textbook: McCornack, Steven and Morrison, Kelly. Reflect & Relate. 5th ed.
PLEASE REFER TO THE BOOK WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS AND DO the DISCUSSION
1) 150-200 WORDS PER ANSWER
Step 1: Reflect on yourself.
What are your thoughts and feelings in this situation? Are your impressions and attributions accurate?
Step 2: Reflect on your partner.
Using perspective-taking and empathic concern, put yourself in your mother’s shoes. What is she thinking and feeling in this situation?
Step 3: Identify the optimal outcome.
Think about your communication and relationship with your mother, as well as the situation surrounding your college experience and future. What’s the best, most constructive relationship outcome possible? Consider what’s best for you and for your mother.
Step 4: Locate the roadblocks.
Taking into consideration your own and your mother’s thoughts and feelings and all that has happened in this situation and in your home life, what obstacles are keeping you from achieving the optimal outcome?
Step 5: Chart your course.
What can you say to your mother to overcome the roadblocks you’ve identified and achieve your optimal outcome?
Discussion
2) The dominant culture in the United States is individualistic. What are some examples of co-cultures in the United States that are collectivist, and how do they exhibit collectivism? (200 words)
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