Entries by Daphne Hanson

Gender and Message Meanings

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 […]

Concepts of self-awareness, self-esteem, and perception

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 […]

Self-disclosure

In this discussion, you will analyze self-disclosure and your experiences with it. Share a specific time where 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 of […]

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 electronic. In what ways did your culture and the other person’s culture affect the communication? Use examples of your personal knowledge of culture and communication […]

Communication competence

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 […]

Cybersecurity threats

A cybersecurity plan is a plan designed to protect an IT system. Research and write a response about some common cybersecurity threats to consider incorporating into a cybersecurity plan. Are cybersecurity threats similar from system to system? Where can you locate best practices for preventing or mitigating cybersecurity threats?

To what extent did Abraham Lincoln’s background and training prepare him to be President?

To what extent did Abraham Lincoln’s background and training prepare him to be President? How would you summarize Lincoln’s response to the problems that confronted him in the first four months of his presidency? Why accounts for George B. McClellan’s attitude toward Abraham Lincoln? What message did Lincoln have in his First Inaugural Address for […]

How has your personal nursing philosophy unfolded?

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 […]