PART 1
Defensiveness implies protecting ourselves from a perceived threat. The universal tendency is to try to “save face” by defending our presenting self when we perceive that it has been attacked by what social scientists call face-threatening acts. Frequently, this creates a climate that leads to a negative defensive spiral.
Identify two different times when you perceived that you were under attack and responded by using one of the Gibb defensive categories. Briefly describe each situation and your response.
Identify the Gibb category you used.
Describe how you might have otherwise responded to create a more positive and supportive climate.
Analyze your defensive behavior.
In general, do you consider yourself a “defensive” person? Why or why not? Are there certain topics that tend to trigger your defensiveness? Are there certain people with whom you are more defensive than normal?
Part 2- Read each other’s comments and discuss your learning about the chapter on close relationships.
Reply at least two times to this discussion with comments, suggestions, and ideas. Remember to keep the tone positive to foster a collaborative learning community here!
3 part
Read the article Put Down My Phone?! Professor Creates More Realistic Framework for Managing Social Presence
Links to an external site.
and watch video within the article.
Share your learning and understanding as it relates to your book Interplay in the reply box.
( a paragraph is okay )
