Written Assignment Questions

After many requests, I have decided to post the questions for the written assignment. Choose one of the following questions and write a 3- 5 page response based on the film; When a Man Loves A Woman.



1. Describe the ways in which each of the nine non- verbal communication cues are used in the film. (kinesics, haptics, physical appearance, artifacts, proxemics, environmental factors, chronemics, paralanguage, and silence) Make sure that your response is in essay form and these terms are in bold faced throughout. Be thorough in your description of the concepts and how they are used. If I cannot make a clear connection between the concepts and usage, theys will not be accepted.



2. There are several examples of relational climates in this film. Describe the ways in which each of the defensive/ supportive climate types are presented in the film. (evaluation vs. description, certainty vs. provisionalism, strategy versus spontaneity, control versus problem orientation, neutrality vs. empathy, superiority vs. equality) Be thorough in your description of the concepts and how they are used. If I cannot make a clear connection between the concepts and usage, they will not be accepted. Put your concepts in bold faced print!!



3. Describe how Alice and her husband's relationship manage conflict in terms of the four components in your book. In addition, discuss how they could use the 5 guidelines for healthy climates (using comm. to shape climates, accept/ confirm others, accept/ confirm yourself, self disclose when appropriate, and respect diversity in relationships) Be thorough in your description of the concepts and how they are or should be used. If I cannot make a clear connection between the concepts and usage, they will not be accepted. Put concepts in bold faced print!!



4. Describe the ways in which Alice and her husband endure the deterioration process. (intrapsychic, dyadic, social support, grave- dressing and resurrection. Then discuss how the couple will likely follow the evolution of a new romantic relationship to end up back together. (escalation- invitation, exploration, intensification, and revision) You will need to be hypothetical to describe the evolution of their renewed relationship. Be thorough in your description of the concepts and hwo they are and will be used. If I cannot make a clear connection between the concepts and usage, they will not be accepted. Put concepts in bold faced print!!