Assignment prep and set-up for DB posts:
Review the DB Requirements [word count, textbook reference, etc.].
Read the designated chapters for the week before you start this assignment.
Choose one of the two posted chapter prompts to complete.
Start your paragraph with the chapter number. Example: Chapter 1
- Do not include the prompt/questions in your post.
Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
Content of the original thread: The content of your thread should be clearly connected to the chapter reading/topic. Outside sources are not acceptable. Discussion Board 4: Chapters 7 & 8
- Review the CH DB Requirements [word count, textbook reference, etc.].
Choose one of the two posted chapter prompts to complete.
Start your paragraph with the chapter number. Example: Chapter 8
- Do not include the prompt/questions in your post.
Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
OPTION 1: Chapter 7: Body Language Shapes Who You Are—Amy Cuddy. 
Answer the following questions:
What are some examples of nonverbal expressions of power and dominance, according to Dr. Cuddy? Provide an interpersonal example of when you expressed power/dominance non-verbally.
How do our nonverbal behaviors govern how we think and feel about ourselves?
- What is “power posing”? Provide examples of powerful and powerless poses from the video. Also, give an example of when “power-posing” might help you in your everyday interactions.
“Tiny Tweaks can lead to big changes”—what is the speaker referring to here? What “tweaks” will you make to improve communication?
Explain the concept of “two minutes” and the benefits this can have in your daily interactions with others.
- OPTION 2: Chapter 8: “One-Up Penelope”
View the Saturday Night Live (SNL) clip entitled “Penelope: Therapy.” Penelope goes to group therapy and demonstrates poor listening behavior, which upsets her peers and therapist. Link to video: Penelope.One.Up
After you watch the video, respond to the following questions: 
What poor listening habits did you observe in the video? (Note: Stage hogging is obvious, so consider other poor listening habits listed in the textbook.)
What was the effect of poor listening on the group?
Can you relate to the video?
- Give an example of someone you know who doesn’t listen well.
What do they do that is ineffective?
Why do you think that they do not listen well? (Note: Focus on barriers to listening).
- CH DB Requirements: Original thread/post should be at least 300-400 words total and have a least 1textbook reference from the specific chapter. You must include a citation with your textbook reference. For this class, citations should be listed as textbook chapter and page number (Chapter 3, p. 72).
Peer Responses (2): Each of the two peer responses should be at least 150 words each in length and have a least 1 textbook from either of the specified chapters. For this class, citations should be listed as textbook chapter and page number (Chapter 3, p. 72). You will have 1 textbook reference/citation in each of your peer response posts.
To earn maximum points:
- You must have a clear reference to the textbook in both your original post and your peer responses. Textbook references should be exclusively taken from the course textbook. References from any source other than the required textbook [Interplay/15th Ed.] will not be accepted and will result in a loss of points.
Do not use any of the textbook references from your original tread or another student’s original tread in any of your peer responses.
Peer responses are a dialogue with your classmates. It needs to be your thoughts in response to the original tread content. Stay away from “I like when you said…” and then copy and paste the original thread content and add a few words.
Important Information:
- Participants must create/post a thread to view other threads in each forum.
Please do not include prompt/DB questions in your posts.
Grammar and spelling should be checked and corrected before you post.
- You cannot edit or delete your post once you submit/post it.
Do not post a response to your original thread with additional information or materials that may be missing.
Do not submit your post as an attachment or link (i.e., Word file, Google Docs, etc). It must be typed/copied & pasted into the text box.
All DB assignments require Interplay textbook connections and references.
