Guided Reflections

 

These papers should be 2 pages, typed, double spaced.

 

While writing your guided reflection papers, think about the topic or question I have given you. Then relate the concepts and terms from the text and your own life experiences. Please give examples from your own life.

 

These papers will provide the opportunity for you to apply learned concepts to your own interpersonal relationships, help you participate in the class discussions, and prepare you for possible exam questions.

 

Topics

 

#1 Due Tuesday, February 8

 

Do we have one “real” self or many selves? Why? Give examples to defend your answer.

 

#2 Due Tuesday, February 15

 

Many of us have been in situations where either we or someone else said the “wrong thing at the wrong time.” Describe such a situation that you’ve found yourself a part of and how it turned out. Looking back, what could have been done to alter the outcome of the situation? Anything? What can you learn from this situation for others similar to it in your future?

 

#3 Due Tuesday, February 22

 

Think of two different situations you were in. One should be where you gave or were given confirming messages, the other disconfirming. Describe the situation and what was said (verbally and non-verbally). How did this affect the outcome of the situation? The relationship? How did you feel?