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In this article, the researchers studies the effect that an auditory signal has on one’s perception of another individual’s eye gaze. The researchers talk about how people are born with the ability to differentiate between direct and adverted gaze, and this ability becomes increasingly important throughout adulthood. Another important social signal has to do with a person’s auditory system. In infancy, children become sensitive to hearing their own name and to being spoken to in a slow,…

There have been many great improvements and technological advancements in the 21st century. Now, it is possible for 3-D printers to create prosthetic limbs for people with disabilities. It is possible to prevent the transmission of HIV with the creation of the PREP pill. It is possible to connect with someone who is half-way across the globe. However, not all newly developed possibilities are for the better. Change and development can alter and mold the whole spatial entity of a country and…

Intertwined to make a tangled web, spider silk incorporates a special stickiness to trap unsuspecting prey. Much like a spider’s web, social media captures people of all ages in the digital world of communication. Social media remains a platform for participation on the internet in which kids, teenagers, and adults publish information regarding a variety of topics. Yet, all social media platforms- Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, etc.- are simply threads in a larger web of digital…

cerebral vascular accident (CVA), also known as a stroke, occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to a portion of the brain. According to the International Stroke Center1, about 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stoke each year. Greater than two-thirds of those who survive a CVA receive rehabilitation services after being hospitalized.2 It is estimated that over $34 billion is spent each year on health care for patients who have suffered a CVA. Functional deficits vary depending on…

Through self-assessment, and based upon my own perception, I believe I am perceived as a transformational leader. However, even the best leaders have areas of improvement. As we progress throughout our careers, we all need to adapt to continuously changing environments, learn how to build upon our strengths, and not be afraid to expose our weaknesses. In three to five years, I will become a Master Sergeant in the Air Force, and as such, I want to be perceived by my supervisors, peers, and…

Written Assignment Unit 6 Listening is the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process (Listening Skills, 2015). Listening is a huge part of the communication process and doing it effectively is a key skill to develop. Being able to understand what your boss is asking you to do and how to do it, working alongside a co-worker or getting feedback from a customers are all examples of communication to you. Being able to understand and react effectively to these…

In article “Good Communication Starts With Listening”, Nancy Foster talks about the importance of listening during conversations. Most of us think that communication is all about talking, and as we talk we can interrupt, analyze, advise, judge or argue with the person we’re having conversation. But, in order to communicate well, we should build our listening skills. We don’t really get training in great listening and often think that hearing someone means we’re listening to him/her. We can…

Have you ever felt so guilty about something you couldn’t help? That’s how the author of the short story “The Seventh Man” Haruki Murakami felt. This story is about a young boy (Haruki) and his best friend (K.) facing this typhoon and sadly K. ended up not making it. Murakami felt like this was his fault due to not running back and getting K. but he should forgive himself for what happened to K. Haruki shouldn’t feel and carry this weight on him that it was his fault. He didn’t cause the storm…

There are several methods we use for verbal de-escalation. The first method we use has nothing to do with actually talking and that is “effective listening”. This type of listening ensures we understand the client and helps rectify conflict. Many people do not think they need to improve their listening skills, but they do. Effective listening and hearing is not the same thing. If you have really demonstrated effective listening, you should almost be able to create yourself a “mental…

In the video clip, the narrator is advocating active listening. Active listening is defined as a process in which the listener paraphrases what the speaker says to clarify the message (Fujishin, 2012, p. 81). It is a simple way of communication that lets the speaker know the listener is engaged, and that they genuinely care. This type of communication is essential in the healthcare profession, when one is dealing with vulnerable populations. In the short video A Story About Care, the narrator…