Entries by Daphne Hanson

Example of a single-person family systems approach?

Can someone give me an example of a single-person family systems approach? Would it be Structural, strategic, etc? What is a real life example of family systems theory? Family systems include the: Nuclear family, which is composed of a couple raising children together in one household. Matrifocal family, which is characterized by a single mother […]

Philosophy of teaching

Imagine you’re a college student, studying to be a teacher one day, please write briefly your philosophy of teaching answering the 7 questions below. Describe what you believe is the role of a teacher of young children (in general). Describe why you decided to become a teacher of young children. Be specific, what are the experiences […]

Discuss the context and the exceptional communication quality

Gender and Message Meanings: In this discussion, you will explore gender speech patterns as well as gender differences in politeness. Reflect on a time you (or someone you know) were conversing with a friend or loved one when you noticed a positive communication that was an exception to the instrumental/relational gender norm as discussed in DeVito. […]

Types of listening styles

For this assignment, you will identify, explain, and provide examples of the four types of listening styles discussed in the textbook. Instructions: Review the four types of listening styles in the textbook and in the learning activities assigned for this module. Reflect on your own listening style/styles. Describe a time at work, at school, or […]

Identify and explain the concepts of self-awareness

Identify and explain the concepts of self-awareness, self-esteem, and perception in order to gain a better understanding of each as well as increase your perceptual accuracy. Instructions: Review concepts related to self-awareness, including The Four Selves, that you explored in the textbook and in the learning activities. Consider the fact that an individual’s self-awareness combined […]

Engaging in self-disclosure

In this discussion, you will analyze self-disclosure and your experiences with it. Share a specific time when you engaged in self-disclosure in your professional or personal life. What goals did you have in doing so? How was your self-disclosure received? Did you regret the decision to self-disclose? What were the specific risks and potential rewards […]

Analyze how culture affects communication

Analyze how culture affects communication by connecting the communication principles you learn to the real world. Consider a recent conversation with a friend, relative, or acquaintance that was in person or electronically. In what ways did your culture and the other person’s culture affect the communication? Use examples of your personal knowledge of culture and […]

Explore some common beliefs about culture and communication

Explore some common beliefs about culture and communication while demonstrating the concepts you’ve learned about communication competence.  Consider a time someone in your circle of friends and relatives posted a remark on social media or said something to you in person that you felt was culturally insensitive. Alternately, consider a time when a celebrity you […]

Personal nursing philosophy

Write a summary reflection answering the following questions based on the readings and discussions throughout the course: As an art and a science, how has your personal nursing philosophy unfolded? Have there been ideas that have challenged your personal values or assumptions? Have there been ideas that have caused you personal conflict and may lead […]