Interpersonal ties

While many recognize certain categories of friendships such as “best friends” or “old friends,” Joshua Halberstam’s chapter, “Friends and Foes,” consists of a deeper look at the assortment of classifications that exist. Halberstam addresses common questions such as “Who are truly my friends?” and “How do I know when a friendship is over?” To many, the chapter may seem well rounded, filled with an array of categorizations and possibilities in friendship. But, with a closer look, Halberstam seems…

Social Relations: Maintaining Relationships and Group Membership SNSs facilitate maintaining relationships, frequent communication, and establishing connections. Recent studies found motivation to be one of the most important predictors of online activity (e.g., the amount of time spent on SNSs per day, the number of times individuals check their profiles) (Ross et al., 2009; Spitzberg, 2006). The most recurring finding argues that the primary motivation of using SNSs is to maintain…

Oops, Why New world Technology What stopped you from dropping a dime in the coin slot at the corner telephone booth? Did you read the love letter from your girlfriend? The form of writing romantic letters has almost become a thing of the past. The reality, most of us have not visit the U.S. Post office since the price for a stamp was 45¢. The art of casual conversation, a cup of java or tea in the morning has taken a new direction. We are left with little in common between coworkers, friend…

The perspective of a work of literature changes from the first time you set your eyes on it. My point of view of the poem Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning changed drastically from the beginning of this research project till now. As I looked into information over this poem and different aspects about it, I began to have more of an open mind towards it and understand the true meaning behind it. I learned that poetry has more to it that just the words that were printed on the page. It allowed…

aspects of the medicine wheel (Mussell, 2005) will help me to gain a better self-understanding and insight. During the process of self-understanding I will be able to identify how my intrapersonal communication affects my inter-professional and interpersonal communication. Once I gain insight into my intrapersonal communication…

A twisted plot of lies and confusion among the characters in The Robber Bride; each of the main characters have dealt with the darkness they once called their friend. It all started in college when Tony, Roz, and Charis all met the darkness they call Zenia. They let her in thinking she is the light of their life when she really a twisted web of lies and deceit. She messes with their men and turns them against the women they loved. A “bride” that steals the men of other “brides”. In The Robber…

After reading The Glass Castle and watching some interviews with Jeannette Walls, I realized that I agree with her philosophy that every person has a story to tell, and I never really thought about it before. Yes, I have a story, but I didn 't see it as a story someone would want to read. Even if no one wants to read it, I think that writing a story down would be therapeutic. Also after reading the book, I saw some similarities between Jeanette and myself. I didn’t live in rundown houses and I…

In addition to an evaluation of Matthew’s cognitive processing skills, an assessment of his social and emotional functioning was also collected to determine how these factors may be contributing to his overall functioning in school. The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3) self-report (SRP-A), parent report (PRS-A) and teacher report (TRS-A) were administered to Matthew, Mrs. Sluka and Mr. Pennisi (Resource Room teacher). A clinically significant score (T=70 or…

“I have to go now,” I said the words, but I felt my heart break. I knew that this moment would come, and I didn’t want to let go of her hand, but I had to do this for her. “I’ll always be with you. Whenever your smile is fading and tears cloud your eyes, remember this moment, and let it bring you peace. I love you more than the deepest parts of the ocean and higher than the clouds.” Tears fell from her brown eyes and onto her chest like drops of spring rain falling from vibrant leaves. I pulled…

The third reason is revenge. These students are the ones who often get sent to the principal’s office for being violent, threatening other students and teachers, lying or blaming others. It is important to note that this behavior is not often the primary tactic, a student will seek revenge after other forms of negative behavior didn’t get their needs met. This type of student feels so unloved (often beginning in their home life) that they feel the only way to get a reaction is through a painful…