Learners examine how language can interfere with clear communication. They select examples of ambiguity, assuring expressions, doublespeak euphemisms, jargon, emotive content, false implications, meaningless comparisons, and vagueness. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.

The student will read a mini-lecture explaining the organization stage in the perception process and will complete an activity.

In this learning object you'll explore how agents of socialization shape a person's life and you'll map the significant events, places, and people that have shaped your life.

In this learning activity you'll use critical thinking skills to rewrite appropriate responses to potentially sensitive words and phrases.

In this learning activity you'll explain the role of significant others in the development of the self-concept