Assignment task: For this assignment, I'd like to hear your responses to any TWO of the three following questions:
Question #1:
How have the following factors (listed below) influenced your readiness to be in a romantic relationship and/or how you communicate in a romantic relationship? (If you would rather not talk about yourself, you could talk about how these factors have influenced someone else's readiness to be in a relationship or their communication in a relationship--for example, you could reflect on someone else you know well like a parent, friend, or sibling.) Answer in at least 5-6 sentences. You don't have to discuss every factor if it is not relevant, although you can, but use at least 5-6 sentences to explain.
- Romantic beliefs
- Age
- Past relationship or family experiences
- Media and societal messages about romantic relationships
- Proximity to available partners
Question #2:
Discuss your answers to the following bulleted points (your full answer for this question should be at least 5-6 sentences):
Discuss the pros and cons of using digital technologies to maintain personal relationships. In what ways has technology positively and negatively impacted your relationships?
Explain how if, at all, your use of technology functions to "publicize" your relationship(s) (either romantic or non-romantic)? Need Assignment Help?
Do you believe that "phubbing" has become a socially acceptable behavior? Why or why not?
Question #3:
Discuss your answers to the following bulleted points (your full answer for this question should be at least 5-6 sentences):
After looking at Table 3.3 on Family Conflict Climate Types, describe what conflict climate most often characterizes your family. Explain how.
What does emotional flooding refer to and why is it problematic?
What is triangulation and why should parents try to avoid it?
What is the difference between a criticism and a complaint, and why are criticisms more problematic?