Formatting, Content, and Submission Type up your responses in a Word document (.doc or .docx) and submit below. Please note: If you complete multiple Module One Extra Credit exercises, include them all in the same document (i.e., you should only be submitting one file), but please clearly label and separate your entries so it’s easy to follow. Standard formatting in this course includes Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, double-spacing, and 1” margins. In accordance with course policies, use of any generative AI tools is expressly prohibited. All submissions will be scanned for AI-generated or AI-manipulated content; if multiple AI detection programs flag a submission as highly suspicious, it will not be accepted for credit (no resubmissions allowed). Opportunity #1 (Chapter 1) A Rush to Judgment As humans, we can be too quick to judge others based on the way they look or act. Sometimes, this rush to judgement has serious consequences. Each of the situations below represents a common misunderstanding based on a misreading of nonverbal signals. Consider these scenarios and provide a real-life example of a time this has happened to you. One example for each scenario; one paragraph per example. You formed an impression of someone’s personality based on the way they look or dress, but your impression turned out to be wrong. You decided someone didn’t like you because of the way they behaved in your presence, but it turned out you were mistaken. Someone else misread you because of something about your appearance or demeanor. Worth 3 points. Opportunity #2 (Chapter 1) How Do Tattoos Signal Our Identity? In this research study Download this research study, the authors conducted in-depth interviews with undergraduate tattooed women aged 18-35 in order to find out why they decided to get tattoos and how their tattoos were related to their sense of self. For example, one of the women who was interviewed by the researchers said, It reminds me of where I come from. It defines who I am. You don’t wear traditional clothes anymore, so it is to show who you are, and it is always on your body in contrast to jewelry, which is not part of you. Tattoos become a secret thing to yourself. It is a good comfort to be there for yourself. (Ronda, age 20) Another woman said, I think I just wanted something to represent me, to make me an individual because, I don’t know, my dad did call me a conformist. But, I just feel like it’s just something that I’ve always kind of wanted to do, to express myself and to have something meaningful on me. (Katie, age 18) Click here Download Click hereto browse through the full-length study, and then answer the following questions (in a substantive way) based on the information you find: How did the researchers find women to participate in the study? How did the researchers collect and analyze their data? What do you think was the most important or interesting finding in this study (and why)? Worth 3 points. Opportunity #3 (Chapter 2) Self-Assessment: How Expressive Are You? Rate the following items on a six-point scale ranging from 0 (not at all descriptive of me) to 5 (very descriptive of me). If you score near or more than 30 points, you tend to see yourself as an expressive person – someone who shows how they feel. Jot down your response to the statements below (as accurately and honestly as possible), using the following scale: 0 = not at all descriptive of me 1 = rarely descriptive of me 2 = occasionally descriptive of me 3 = regularly descriptive of me 4 = frequently descriptive of me 5 = very descriptive of me – – – I can’t help but let other people know when I’m glad to see them. People can tell I have a problem from my expression. I tend to touch friends during conversation. I laugh a lot. People have told me that I am an expressive person. I show that I like someone by hugging or touching that person. I get excited easily. People can tell from my facial expression how I am feeling. When I am alone, I can make myself laugh by remembering something from the past. Watching TV or reading a book can make me laugh out loud. – – – Based on this exercise, answer the following questions in a substantive and exploratory way: What did you score on this expressiveness scale? In your estimation, what factors have contributed to you being a more or less expressive person? How does your level of expressiveness impact your conversations and relationships? If you could, would you change anything about how expressive you are (or aren’t)? Worth 3 points. Opportunity #4 (Chapter 2) The Dos and Don’ts of Nonverbal Communication Much of our nonverbal communication is governed by the rules we follow. Some rules are so obvious, nearly everyone knows them; other rules are less apparent. Knowledge of these rules can separate those who are competent communicators from those who are not. For each of the situations listed below, list 2-3 rules of nonverbal communication that could determine whether someone in that situation is successful or not? Interviewing for a job Going out for a first date Conducting a meeting Giving a speech Interacting with a stranger Talking to your boss Conclude by answering the following questions: Where do these rules come from? Do they help or hinder us? Must these rules always be followed (why or why not)? Worth 3 points. Opportunity #5 (Chapter 2) Self-Assessment: Do You Catch the Feelings of Others? This questionnaire measures your susceptibility to emotional contagion — the tendency to “catch” the feelings of other people. There are no right or wrong answers, so try to be completely honest in your answers. Read each question and jot down the number that best applies to you. Please answer each question carefully, then add up the numbers. A score near or greater than 20 points means that you see yourself as susceptible to emotional contagion. Use the following key: 4 = always true for me 3 = often true for me 2 = rarely true for me 1 = never true for me – – – I often find that I can remain cool in spite of the excitement around me. I tend to lose control when I am bringing bad news to people. I have trouble remaining calm when those around me worry. I cannot continue to feel okay if people around me are depressed. I get upset just because a friend is acting upset. I become nervous if others around me are nervous. The people around me have a great influence on my moods. – – – Based on this exercise, answer the following questions: What did you score on this assessment? In your estimation, what factors have contributed to you being a more or less influenced by the emotions of others? How do you think your tendencies in this area impact your interactions and relationships? If you could, would you change anything about how influenced you are (or aren’t) by the emotions of others? Worth 3 points.
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