George Has Returned from His Two-Week Trip to India

question 3

Multiple Choice

George has returned from his two-week trip to India. He believes his trip has provided an introspection that increased his self-knowledge. When you begin to question him about his experiences, he becomes defensive and states, "I don't want to talk about it with you!" Based on the review of self-awareness in the text, what would be the most accurate conclusion?

• A) Yes, it probably has increased his self-knowledge. Now he is protective of that knowledge.
• B) No, it probably has not increased his self-knowledge.
• C) Maybe, maybe not, depends upon what rituals he practiced.
• D) Yes, because he has become more self-assertive and aware of what he wants to talk about.

Recognize how text-based messages can limit emotional expression according to specific communication theories.

Explain the social information processing theory and its implications for conveying relational and emotional messages electronically.

Understand how both content and relationship dimensions influence interpersonal communication.

Identify behaviors that indicate a lack of consideration for the listener in communication processes.