Business Finance Homework Help

Textbook: McCornack, Steven and Morrison, Kelly. Reflect & Relate. 5th ed.

1) a) What does “social construction of gender” mean to you?

b) How does the process relate to interpersonal communication?

c) Provide an example.

Include in at least one of your answers an in-text citation from your textbook that supports your answer. Remember, there are no “right” answers, so think hard about what is the best choice!

READ BELOW AND ANSWER THE STEPS

Step 1: Reflect on yourself.

What are your thoughts and feelings in this situation? What attributions are you making about Derek, based on his interpersonal communication? Are your attributions accurate? Why or why not?

Step 2: Reflect on your partner.

Using perspective-taking and empathic concern, put yourself in Derek’s shoes. What is he thinking and feeling in this situation?

Step 3: Identify the optimal outcome.

Think about all the information you have regarding Daniel, Derek, and their relationship, as well as what role, if any, you should have in this situation. Given all these factors, what’s the best, most constructive relationship outcome possible? Be sure to consider not just what’s best for you (as their friend) but what’s best for Daniel and Derek as well.

Step 4: Locate the roadblocks.

Taking into consideration your own thoughts and feelings, those of Daniel and Derek, and all that has happened in this situation, what obstacles are keeping you from achieving the optimal outcome?

Step 5: Chart your course.

What can you say to Derek to overcome the roadblocks you’ve identified and achieve your optimal outcome?