Communication is irreversible and unrepeatable.

Disc 1
Communication is irreversible and unrepeatable.

1. Identify a situation in which you wished you could reverse communication.
2. Identify a situation in which you wished you could repeat communication.
3. Even though it’s impossible to reverse or repeat communication, what lessons can be learned from these two situations you identified that you could apply to future communication?

Disc 2
Listening scholars have noted that empathetic listening is the most difficult type of listening.

1. Do you agree?
2. Why or why not?

Disc 3

1. Create a list of five situations in which nonverbal communication helped you to accurately interpret verbal communication.
   A Situation 1
   B Situation 2
   C Situation 3
   D Situation 4
   E Situation 5
2. Use the functions of nonverbal communication in your description.

Disc 4

1. What affects your perception?
   Think about where you come from and your self-concept.
2. How do these two factors impact how you see the world?
   A. Where you come from?
   B. Your self-concept?

Sample Solution