University of Texas Perception and Self Awareness Discussion

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Book: DeVito, J. A. (2020). Essentials of Human Communication (10th ed.). Pearson. chapter 2 part 1

chapter: 2 part: 1

Description:

In this discussion, you will analyze self-disclosure and your experiences with it.

Objective:

• Explore the concept of self-disclosure and impression formation and the factors that shape these phenomena.
• Define self-disclosure, its rewards and dangers, and explain the suggested guidelines for making, responding to, and resisting self-disclosure.
• Define self-concept, self-awareness and self-esteem, how they are related, and explain the ways in which self-awareness and self-esteem may be increased .

Instructions:

Step 1: In your initial post, respond to the following prompts:

• Share a specific time where you engaged in self-disclosure in your professional or personal life. What goals did you have in doing so?
• How was your self-disclosure received?
• Did you regret the decision to self-disclose?
• What were the risks and rewards of engaging in self-disclosure?
• How has your self-disclosure behavior changed over time?

Be sure to cite any outside sources in current APA format.