Attention!!

As the 12-1:15 class already knows and the 1:30-2:45 class will learn, I am not in class today. A colleague of mine, Bernadette Gleeson has graciously stepped in for me today. I really do appreciate that. I was not able to make it to class due to my children being home all day. Typically, this would not prevent me from making it to class, today was the exception. At any rate, I do expect that you all will welcome Bernadette and make the most of the class time.

In other news, we will go over the "get to know you questions" on Tuesday. Also, I would like you all to read Chapter 3. Here are another list of questions that I would like you to consider while you read.

1. How does communication influence the "self"?
2. What is direct definition and how is it used? Give a personal example.
3. What are the four attachment styles and how are they created? As an adult, how do we use attachment styles? Do they tend to resemble that of our childhood? Why?
4. What are the three major communication influences on the "self"? Example: family
5. How is a self concept multidimensional?
6. How is the self a process?
7. What is the difference between generalized other and particular other. Also, what is meant by reflected appraisal?
8. How are social perspectives constructed? Be specific.
9. What are the five steps to improving our "self concept"?
10. What is self- sabotage?

I know that this chapter is not next on the syllabus, however, it is the chapter we will work on next. I will have the rest of the amendments by our next class, Tuesday.

thanks and stay warm...