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  1. Jan 2024
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    3. Life in college usually differs in many ways from one’s previous life in high school or in the workforce. What are the biggest changes you are experiencing now or anticipate experiencing this term?

      having to study all afternoon after being at work all day and not being able to spend time with my kids

    4. on

      my hobbies I have already love to do like flying airplanes

    5. What do you value that will be richer in your future life because you will have a college education?

      the knowledge that will come with all the time management and all the knowledge that I will acquire from all classes

    6. following

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    7. organized

      3

    8. Going to parties

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    9. texting

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    10. religious

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    11. Attending

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    12. house

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    13. good

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    14. Setting

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    15. Engaging

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    16. positive

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    17. own

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    18. being

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    19. meals

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    20. entertainments

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    21. good

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    22. your

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    23. nature

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    24. alone

      5

    25. television

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    26. clothing

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    27. textbooks

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    28. by

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    29. Shopping

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    30. places

      5

    31. Reading

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    32. Sleeping

      5

    33. Online

      5

    34. Cooking

      5

    35. Playing computer or video games

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    36. sports

      5

    37. current

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    38. intelligent

      5

    39. Having a nice car

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    40. interests

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    41. friends

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    42. a

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    43. ________________________________________________________

      Hopefully about 2 more years.

    44. ________________________________________________________

      3 per term and 3 in the summer

    45. ________________________________________________________

      2 more years.

    46. ________________________________________________________

      my work schedule

    47. Making a good income

      5

    48. ________________________________________________________

      yes i will be able to

    49. ________________________________________________________

      yes i am because im kinda smart and i can do anything i set my mind to

    50. ________________________________________________________

      getting all the school work done and still having free time

    51. ________________________________________________________

      i'm honestly not sure because in taking dual credits then i plan to go to a trade school so whatever is required i guess

    52. ________________________________________________________

      i plan to be in college for 5-6 years depending on what i do

    1. I tell you what, you are very rude;

      I agree

    2. Well, upon my word, you are very ungrateful,

      irony as he is oblivious but still ungrateful for the bird who died for this rose. Also she changed her mind, the boy is super rude for confronting her like this. He can't take a no.

    3. And the marvellous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky. Crimson was the girdle of petals, and crimson as a ruby was the heart.

      also repetition, as it describes something similar as a sentence earlier, the rose gains more color, but not enough

    4. “Press closer, little Nightingale,” cried the Tree, “or the Day will come before the rose is finished.”

      repetition

    5. Press closer, little Nightingale,” cried the Tree, “or the Day will come before the rose is finished.”

      repetition

    6. for only a Nightingale’s heart’s-blood can crimson the heart of a rose.

      Is this like a known fact?

    7. She has form,” he said to himself, as he walked away through the grove—“that cannot be denied to her; but has she got feeling? I am afraid not. In fact, she is like most artists; she is all style, without any sincerity. She would not sacrifice herself for others. She thinks merely of music, and everybody knows that the arts are selfish.

      First of, art is not selfish, second off, huge irony in the statement that he says she would not sacrifice herself for others as this is literally her going away song. This kid is a jerk.

    8. Yet Love is better than Life, and what is the heart of a bird compared to the heart of a man?”

      I disagree with her viewpoint is on the worth of each life.

    9. Death is a great price to pay for a red rose

      This bird is now also being dramatic and sort of insane for tossing her life away just because some kid has a crush.

    10. So the Nightingale flew over to the Rose-tree that was growing round the old sun-dial.

      The bird is showing her dedication and selflessness at this point. She could have given up as now there is more work to be done, but she presses onward.

    11. “He is weeping for a red rose,” said the Nightingale. “For a red rose?” they cried; “how very ridiculous!”

      this is exactly how I feel, the situation is ridiculous.

    12. Why is he weeping?” asked a little Green Lizard, as he ran past him with his tail in the air. “Why, indeed?” said a Butterfly, who was fluttering about after a sunbeam. “Why, indeed?” whispered a Daisy to his neighbour, in a soft, low voice.

      uses side characters to bring the reader back to the main issue at hand

    13. but in all my garden there is no red rose

      introduction of the main issue

    14. She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses

      introduction of the main goal

    1. It is probably not surprising to learn that visually and/or aurally stimulating things become salient in our perceptual field and get our attention. Creatures ranging from fish to hummingbirds are attracted to things like silver spinners on fishing poles or red and yellow bird feeders. Having our senses stimulated isn’t always a positive thing though.

      I'd like to further see how Visual Stimuli can enhance learning both consciously and unconsciously. For example, I personally can listen to rock music while typing essays and not be distracted. It would be interesting to have some kind of standardization of this "Noise Requirement" that each person has to work at their best.

    1. This data is interpreted to determine whether it contradicts or supports the hypothesis, which may be revised and tested again. When a hypothesis holds up under experimentation, it is ready to be shared with other experts in the field.

      A Hypothesis is basically your thought of something that you think is going to happen in the experiment and if your idea is right, other scientists are going to use it too until another person come out with a better one to improve the results of the experiment.

    2. Scientists share the results of their research by publishing articles in scientific journals, such as Science and Nature. Reputable journals and publishing houses will not publish an experimental study until they have determined its methods are scientifically rigorous and the conclusions are supported by evidence. Before an article is published, it undergoes a rigorous peer review by scientific experts who scrutinize the methods, results, and discussion. Once an article is published, other scientists may attempt to replicate the results. This replication is necessary to confirm the reliability of the study’s reported results. A hypothesis that seemed compelling in one study might be proven false in studies conducted by other scientists. New technology can be applied to published studies, which can aid in confirming or rejecting once-accepted ideas and/or hypotheses.

      Before publishing an article a lot of scientist experts have to review and give their feedback to see if the evidence supports the claim that it's been talked about. Once it's published other scientists can use that article as evidence for their own article, they could be in favor or against it.

    3. You have to do your own research to identify and expand your answer with previous studies that may be related to the question that you’re working on. But first you have to identify if there’s a problem or if it is a research question.

    4. Once the problem or question is well defined, the scientist proposes a possible answer, a hypothesis, before conducting an experiment or fieldwork. This hypothesis must be specific, falsifiable, and should be based on other scientific work. Geologists often develop multiple working hypotheses because they usually cannot impose strict experimental controls or have limited opportunities to visit a field location [5; 6; 7].

      Their is a breakdown in creating your hypothesis. What exactly is the breakdown to making a hypothesis.

    5. In casual conversation, the word theory implies guesswork or speculation. In the language of science, an explanation or conclusion made in a theory carries much more weight because it is supported by experimental verification and widely accepted by the scientific community. After a hypothesis has been repeatedly tested for falsifiability through documented and independent studies, it eventually becomes accepted as a scientific theory.

      How would someone come up with a theory without evidence?

    6. Modern science is based on the scientific method, a procedure that follows these steps: Formulate a question or observe a problem Apply objective experimentation and observation Analyze collected data and Interpret results Devise an evidence-based theory Submit findings to peer review and/or publication

      These are the 5 steps for starting a experiment.

    7. After a hypothesis has been repeatedly tested for falsifiability through documented and independent studies, it eventually becomes accepted as a scientific theory.

      How something becomes a scientific theory

    8. Modern science is based on the scientific method, a procedure that follows these steps:

      Scientific Method

    9. Formulate a question or observe a problem Apply objective experimentation and observation Analyze collected data and Interpret results Devise an evidence-based theory Submit findings to peer review and/or publication

      I feel this version of scientific method has changed or become more complex than what I remember from learning in school.

    10. Modern science is based on the scientific method, a procedure that follows these steps: Formulate a question or observe a problem Apply objective experimentation and observation Analyze collected data and Interpret results Devise an evidence-based theory Submit findings to peer review and/or publication

      I wonder what was the previous scientific method that past scientists had to use in order to prove that their work was valid?

    11. Originating from the work of Charles Darwin in the mid-19th century, the theory of evolution has withstood generations of scientific testing for falsifiability.

      Why was Charles Darwin's word considered the Original, wouldn't there have been some other scientist who had some similar idea?

    1. seeking guidance and feedback.

      Science is always evolving

    2. A quantitative measurement is expressed with a specific numerical value. Qualitative observations

      Quantitative = measurement with #'s Qualitative = descriptions

    3. hypothesis may be test

      All hypothesis are falsifiable therefore must be tested before considered scientifically accurate.

    4. processes. Science is more than just a body of knowledge, science provides a means to evaluate and create new knowledge without bias [1]. Scientists use ob

      One thing I am excited to learn about is Astronomy and volcanos due to the fact that the topic of learning about the cosmos and volcanos really interests me due to the way space and volcanos look although I know for a fact that both are extremely dangerous up close.

    5. An objective observation is without personal bias and the same by all individuals. Humans are biased by nature, so they cannot be completely objective; the goal is to be as unbiased as possible. A subjective observation is based on a person’s feelings and beliefs and is unique to that individual.

      In this reading I learned that an objective bias is basically evidence that is not determined by personal preference. On the other hand, a subjective bias is a bias that is determined by what each person thinks of a subject.

    6. Establishing truth in science is difficult because all scientific claims are falsifiable, which means any initial hypothesis may be tested and proven false

      This is the based definition of science in general terms.

    7. objective observation

      This observation should be based on facts and evidence so it its can be unbiased.

    8. A subjective observation

      This observation is based on ones feelings and opinions.

    9. Scientists tend to wait until a hypothesis is supported by an overwhelming amount of evidence from many independent researchers before accepting it as a scientific theory

      They wait to have a lot of confirmation before accepting something.

    10. pseudoscience.

      what is pseudoscience?

    11. hypothesis

      hypothesis is when something is going to happen or not.

    12. Humans are biased by nature, so they cannot be completely objective; the goal is to be as unbiased as possible.

      I understand how humans are biased by nature but it amazes me how direct this statement is and how others might not fully understand this concept.

    1. Of the four theorists reviewed above (Freud, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky) which theorist’s ideas about development most closely match your own beliefs about how people develop and why?

      Piaget's theory of development closely aligns with my beliefs about how people develop their beliefs and emphasizes the importance of active engagement and interaction with the environment in shaping our understanding of the world similarly I believe that our beliefs are not simply inherited but upon us rather constructed through our experiences. traction and cognitive ptocess4s.

    2. How does the division of chores impact or not impact your household

      the division of chores can impact my house dynamics as a 19nyearold living with my parents it's important to find a fair and balanced division of chores that works for everyone sharing the responsibility of daily chores can help create a sense of teamwork and lightening the load for everyone it can promote a sense of independent and responsibly for yiu you transition into the real world.

    3. Check-in Time! What is the main role you have in your family system? What boundaries do you have or wish you had?

      contribution is a crucial role in my family. for instance, I help out with household chores and cooking for my family. as an adult living with my parents, I understand that there are bounders I need to respect if I don't follow the rules it could mean having to find my place, it's all about the balance between independence and respecting the rules that keep the family functioning smoothy.

    4. What chronosystem events have impacted your life so far?

      my chronosytem experience that had a big impact on my life would have to be the access to quality education and the support of dedicated teachers that have been major factors in shaping my life. teachers have played such a crucial role in guiding and inspiring me throughout my education their dedication and passion have truly made a difference I'm grateful for the impact that they made on my life

    1. Acondicionamiento

      Condicionado

    2. Vamos

      Sea

    3. for

      para

    4. una

      "una" is not needed

    5. Pero por la propiedad Markov, esto se reduce a\ begin {align*}\ P (X_0 = x_0, X_1 = x_1,\ ldots, x_n = x_n) & =\ P (X_0 = x_0)\ P (X_1 = x_1\ mid X_0 = x_0 = _0)\ P (X_2 = x_2\ mediados X_1 = x_1)\ cdots\ P (X_n = x_n\ mediados X_ {n-1} = x_ {n-1})\\ & = f_0 (x_0) P (x_0, x_1) P (x_1, x_2)\ cdots P (x_ {n-1}, x_n)\ final {alinear*}

      Pero por la propiedad Markov, esto se reduce a $$ \begin{align} P (X_0 = x_0, X_1 = x_1,\ldots, x_n = x_n) & =P (X_0 = x_0) P (X_1 = x_1\mid X_0 = x_0 = 0) P (X_2 = x_2\mid X_1 = x_1)\cdots P (X_n = x_n\mid X {n-1} = x_ {n-1})\ & = f_0 (x_0) P (x_0, x_1) P (x_1, x_2)\ cdots P (x_ {n-1}, x_n) \end{align} $$

    6. uno

      uno is not needed

    7. eso

      que

    8. infinte

      infinito

    9. aquello

      que

    10. eso

      que

    1. No place on Earth is completely free of natural hazards, so one of the best ways people can protect themselves is by understanding the geology.

      I wonder if this specific quote mean that an earthquake is possible in illinois

    2. When rocks are subjected to extreme increases in temperature or pressure, the mineral crystals are enlarged or altered into entirely new minerals with similar chemical makeup.

      This is interesting would like to learn more about it.

    3. Geology plays a key role in how we use natural resources—any naturally occurring material that can be extracted from the Earth for economic gain. Our developed modern society, like all societies before it, is dependent on geologic resources. Geologists are involved in extracting fossil fuels, such as coal and petroleum; metals such as copper, aluminum, and iron; and water resources in streams and underground reservoirs inside soil and rocks.

      This is something that I found really important.

    4. Figure 1.5.121.5.12\PageIndex{12}: Geologic time scale showing time period names and ages. (Source: Belinda Madsen)

      I am interested to learn more about this because I do not remember learning too much about this and it seems very complex.

    5. Earth System Science includes five basic systems (or spheres), the Geosphere (the solid body of the Earth), the Atmosphere (the gas envelope surrounding the Earth), the Hydrosphere(water in all its forms at and near the surface of the Earth), the Cryosphere (frozen water part of Earth), and the Biosphere (life on Earth in all its forms and interactions, including humankind)

      I understand the Earth and science has a lot of parts and aspects to it, but I did not realize how many different things play into each others systems and ways of works.

    1. An early example of how Renaissance scientists began to apply a modern empirical approach is their study of the solar system

      So did they have telescopes back then?

    2. Western scientific thought began in the ancient city of Athens, Greece [8]. Athens was governed as a democracy, which encouraged individuals to think independently, at a time when most civilizations were ruled by monarchies or military conquerors.

      This is interesting, since it goes back to the Athens and Greece.

    3. A=B, and B=C, then A=C. Another example is if all birds have feathers, and a sparrow is a bird, then a sparrow must also have feathers. The problem with deductive reasoning is if the initial principle is flawed, the conclusion will inherit that flaw. Here is an example of a flawed initial principle leading to the wrong conclusion; if all animals that fly are birds, and bats also fly, then bats must also be birds.

      Not everything will always be what you think even if it meets the requirements

    4. Both types of reasoning are important in science because they emphasize the two most important aspects of science: observation and inference.

      what are both types of reasons that are important in science?

    5. Deductive

      what is Deductive means?

    6. Deductive reasoning starts with generalized principles and logically extends them to new ideas or specific conclusions.

      I think I had the hardest time grasping deductive and inductive reasoning.

    7. Both types of reasoning are important in science because they emphasize the two most important aspects of science: observation and inference.

      I wonder why these wouldn't be considered the two MOST important aspects of Science.

    1. Some groups of people argue that some established scientific theories are wrong, not based on their scientific merit but rather on the ideology of the group. This section focuses on how to identify evidence-based information and differentiate it from pseudoscience.

      Does this happen a lot in the world?

    2. Science denial generally uses three false arguments. The first argument tries to undermine the credibility of the scientific conclusion by claiming the research methods are flawed or the theory is not universally accepted—the science is unsettled. The notion that scientific ideas are not absolute creates doubt for non-scientists; however, a lack of universal truths should not be confused with scientific uncertainty. Because science is based on falsifiability, scientists avoid claiming universal truths and use language that conveys uncertainty. This allows scientific ideas to change and evolve as more evidence is uncovered. The second argument claims the researchers are not objective and motivated by ideology or economic agenda. This is an ad hominem argument in which a person’s character is attacked instead of the merit of their argument. They claim results have been manipulated so researchers can justify asking for more funding. They claim that because the researchers are funded by a federal grant, they are using their results to lobby for expanded government regulation. The third argument is to demand a balanced view, equal time in media coverage and educational curricula, to engender the false illusion of two equally valid arguments. Science deniers frequently demand equal coverage of their proposals, even when there is little scientific evidence supporting their ideology. For example, science deniers might demand religious explanations to be taught as an alternative to the well-established theory of evolution [39; 40]. Or that all possible causes of climate change be discussed as equally probable, regardless of the body of evidence. Conclusions derived using the scientific method should not be confused with those based on ideologies.

      Undermining scientific credibility, attacking researchers' motives, and demanding false balance, these are some of the key tactics in science denial. This shows the importance of understanding scientific uncertainty.

    1. uniformitarianism

      What does this mean?

    2. Hutton realized if these processes formed rocks, then the Earth must be very old, possibly hundreds of millions of years old

      Very important find

    3. One major contributor was Nicolaus Steno (1638-1686), a Danish priest who studied anatomy and geology. Steno was the first to propose the Earth’s surface could change over time. He suggested sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and shale, originally formed in horizontal layers with the oldest on the bottom and progressively younger layers on top

      Important

    4. were formed by great catastrophic events.

      what are the great catastrophic events?

    5. principle of uniformitarianism

      what is principle of uniformitarianism?

    6. the laws of nature are uniform across space and time. Geologists often state that “the present is the key to the past,” meaning they can understand ancient rocks by studying modern geologic processes.

      How is it that "The present is the key to the past" if in the past something terrible could've happened like a volcano erupted and caused massive damage to the land around it? In that case wouldn't that essentially erase the past leaving only the cooled molten rocks in the present?

    1. interaction model is also less message focused and more interaction focused.

      This is exactly the model of communication I want. More connection based than message based.

    2. well suited for describing the act of text messaging

      The form of communication I am sure everyone uses everyday 24/7. I like texting but as of late I have been craving some real human interaction nd face to face communication.

    3. The first two models we will discuss,

      Models of communication as well! I never knew communication ran so deep as to have 5 main groups of communication and models of communication. Completely mind-blowing.

    4. For example, there are certain communication rules and norms that apply to a supervisor-supervisee relationship that don’t apply to a brother-sister relationship and vice versa.

      I believe this is accurate. When I get mad at my brother, I can punch him. When I am displeased with my manager, I can't punch her and retain my job.

    5. Psychological context includes the mental and emotional factors in a communication encounter. Stress, anxiety, and emotions are just some examples of psychological influences that can affect our communication.

      In my current profession, psychological context plays a huge role in day to day interactions. In my time working in a veterinary emergency hospital, it was incredibly common to go from seeing a relatively healthy pet to an incredibly sick older pet who was reaching the end of their time. In one case, I needed to draw blood on a patient to address an issue to determine which medications would be safe to use for it's condition and right before going into the room with his owner, a family with two little girls brought in their very sick older dog who they were having to say goodbye to. The grief of those little girls saying goodbye to their best friend affected everyone in those rooms. Trying to keep a professional demeanor in front of the owner of the patient I was drawing blood on was impossible and when I looked up to apologize for my tears, he also had tears and stated he didn't see how one could not have tears listening to them tell her thankyou for letting them dress her up and have tea parties and lay on her. It made me consider in what circumstances makes nonverbal communication (like tears in reaction to another's pain) "unprofessional". In those instances, it seems like it's almost necessary to ensure another person that you are, in fact, human. And possibly reassure them that you have the capacity to have sympathy for them and their pet as well and maybe increase the chances of them trusting your ability to care for their pet as you would your own.

    6. The radio announcer doesn’t really know if you receive his or her message or not, but if the equipment is working and the channel is free of static, then there is a good chance that the message was successfully received.

      I have sensory issues and sometimes my brain will block out a person’s words when I am auditorily overstimulated and this makes me think about the disconnection I experience and how it effects my auditory processing process. It’s similar to a channel full of static, only some things get through but mostly everything is a mess.

    1. Some of the challenges of group communication relate to task-oriented interactions, such as deciding who will complete each part of a larger project.

      I can relate to this very heavily. I was usually the person doing most of the work on projects and hated it. I remember for one specifically I did an entire 3 page paper explaining the project and made the model all by myself.

    2. The five main forms of communication

      I think it is very cool that we as people can classify communication. I never would have thought that there was a specific kind of communication I was using in everyday life.

    3. Public communication becomes mass communication when it is transmitted to many people through print or electronic media. Print media such as newspapers and magazines continue to be an important channel for mass communication, although they have suffered much in the past decade due in part to the rise of electronic media.

      Mass communication is at our fingertips. We can sit in our bedroom and post anything that comes to mind. As long as someone has a public account, their posts can easily gain traction. It's honestly kind of scary, because it's now easier to push harmful and/or hateful rhetoric. At the same time, we can use things like social media like a tool to stand against hateful rhetoric. We can use social media to encourage people to make a difference. Interpret that how you wish.

    4. One way to begin to manage anxiety toward public speaking is to begin to see connections between public speaking and other forms of communication with which we are more familiar and comfortable. Despite being formal, public speaking is very similar to the conversations that we have in our daily interactions.

      This is very insightful. Many people struggle with Anxiety. I see this often in public spaces. Coming from a musical background and singing in front of audiences, public communication has been something that's usually been relatively easy for me. However, sometimes I do struggle, so this little blurb is a helpful reminder.

    5. The shy person in the earlier example probably internalized shyness as a part of her self-concept because other people associated her communication behaviors with shyness and may have even labeled her “shy” before she had a firm grasp on what that meant. We will discuss self-concept much more in the chapter titled “Communication and Perception”, which focuses on perception.

      I mentioned perception in one of my previous annotations. I've always felt like in my personal life, this was an aspect of communication that often got overlooked by those around me. I feel like some people don't give much thought to how much of a role perception plays in how we communicate. I know this is something that gets addressed in an upcoming chapter, but it gives me some comfort to see it being talked about, because it's something I can apply to help work towards better communication in my personal life.

    6. Memory is the least studied of the five canons and refers to the techniques employed by speakers of that era to retain and then repeat large amounts of information.

      At first, I was surprised reading this. I feel like I'm often reading articles or engaging in conversations that reference studies about memory. I personally think that memory plays a large role in how we communicate. From a psychological standpoint, memory feeds into perception, and how we perceive things feeds into how we relay information. Then again, I know that it can be difficult for some people to retain information. Having ADHD, I'm someone who sometimes struggles with retaining information. I've always asked myself why that issue is rarely addressed, and now I understand.

    7. James A. Winans, one of the first modern speech teachers and an advocate for teaching communication in higher education, said there were “two motives for learning to speak. Increasing one’s chance to succeed and increasing one’s power to serve” (Keith, 2008)

      I really resonate with this. Speaking is the primary form of communication that us humans use in everyday life. Speaking is how we inform others of personal or large-scale issues. We as humans need to have a baseline understanding of that fact, and understand how to speak well in order to interact with society. To build upon the 2nd part of this statement, think of some of the most influential people. Most of them are influential because of their ability to speak, which in tern serves people.

    8. Memory is the least studied of the five canons and refers to the techniques employed by speakers of that era to retain and then repeat large amounts of information.

      Why is memory the least studied? It seems very helpful considering that information retention is one of the hardest things about public speaking. Memorization techniques should be taught in high school communication classes. Everyone is different as well, meaning that everyone memorizes things differently.

    9. We also use intrapersonal communication or “self-talk” to let off steam, process emotions, think through something, or rehearse what we plan to say or do in the future.

      I learned several years ago that one definition of intrapersonal communication can be our mental "tapes". My tapes are constantly running and I'm talking to myself almost continuosly. Sometimes in a positive and motivational track, others not so much. The idea that one can change their "tapes" and alter their perception of not only themselves, but their outlook on life in general has been a game changer. A big part of building my self confidence has been to alter what I tell myself about myself.

    10. I learned several years ago that one definition of intrapersonal communication can be our mental "tapes". My tapes are constantly running and I'm talking to myself almost continuosly. Sometimes in a positive and motivational track, others not so much. The idea that one can change their "tapes" and alter their perception of not only themselves, but their outlook on life in general has been a game changer.

    11. Our current period, the “Internet Era,” has only lasted from 1990 until the present.

      I wonder what the next era we enter will be. In high school classes we have talked about this before. Another interesting topic that arises is the differences between the people born in different eras. I feel as though it reminds us of the impact technology has on the human lifestyle.

    1. In the Upper Midwest, “pop” is common, but other areas of the country have their own terms, such as “soft drink,” “soda,” or “coke.”

      When I moved to Houston, TX from Detroit, MI, I used the term pop in reference to what is called soda here in Texas. Everyone looked at me, like what do you mean? Confused? I used non-verbal communication, pointing at the "soda" and they new then what I meant. I was even asked why I referred to this soft drink as "pop". I explained up North we use that term more so than the term soda.

    2. As a child, many have played the game, “telephone.” In this game, the children sit in a row, and the first child says something to the second child, who then shares it with the third child, and so on until it reaches the last child. Typically, the story the last child hears is quite different than the story as it began. Note each time it went from one child to another, the story was re-translated according to each child’s understanding of language. Just like the communication process, every time the message is translated it is changed, so misunderstandings are very common.

      I think the game "telephone" is played throughout life. In school and work, and with personal life. You tell a family member a story of something that happened. By the time its gets around to the last receiver, that last receiver translates the "story" to you with questions and it's not the story you originally shared.

    3. As human organisms, we have limits as to what we can experience through our senses. Given these limitations, we can never experience “all” of what is “out there” to experience…. To the degree that our reactions and responses to all forms of stimuli are automatic, or conditioned, we copy animals, like Pavlov’s dog. To the degree that our reactions and responses are more controlled, delayed, or conditional to the given situation, we exhibit our uniquely-human capabilities (Institute of General Semantics, 2012a).

      I believe to an extent our responses are a bit more controlled. but that our reactions and responses are very similar to animals. For instance, if I'm at the grocery store in the check-out line, when I see a group of people in panic and running towards the exit doors. I will run towards to the exit doors as well, without trying to figure out why they're, we're running. I won't stop and think about what danger is near or coming. I'll just run.

    1. There is no single route to answering a question or explaining an observation, and describe or predict some facet of the natural world. What does this question means? I don't understand it.

    2. What does earth, air, fire, and water have to do in chemistry? Chinese and The Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt person have transform "base metals" such as lead and "noble metals" like gold to create cures for there people. How did them do that, what was there evolution to make this cure for there people work? How is it possible to create a cure with lead and gold? What were the chemicals they used? Why does everything revolves around Chemistry? Why people put Chemistry first and not Biology?

    1. All symbolic communication is learned, negotiated, and dynamic. We know that the letters b-o-o-k refer to a bound object with multiple written pages. We also know that the letters t-r-u-c-k refer to a vehicle with a bed in the back for hauling things. But if we learned in school that the letters t-r-u-c-k referred to a bound object with written pages and b-o-o-k referred to a vehicle with a bed in the back, then that would make just as much sense, because the letters don’t actually refer to the object and the word itself only has the meaning that we assign to it.

      I often think about this with different words. For example: a family friend had a friend who taught their very young child that yes was no and no was yes. It sounds funny, but I can only image the confusion that caused that poor kid as it grew and learned more advanced communication skills.

    2. Communication allows us to present ourselves to others in particular ways.

      When I got to this part of the chapter I thought of the different ways people communicate to present and express themselves. We can do so musically, artistically, vocally, and non verbally. Roles also play a part in how we present ourselves to others, when a woman gives birth she is expected to rid herself of any thoughts or actions that aren’t motherly. How does this person present themselves? What makes them do so?

    1. Cultural variables such as race and nationality also affect competence.

      The negative connotation with being a non-native English speaker is fascinating. There is a difference between being comfortable speaking a language and confident and competence. The example of the Taiwanese woman was a little weird considering anyone who doesn’t comfortably speak a language would be considered incompetent. Many of my family members speak in broken English and I have witnessed them be belittled because of their tone.