Chamberlain University
Interpersonal Communication
Week 8CCC: Part8 Template
8A. Topic Selection Reflection
What was the course material that suggests that this particular communication behavior was an
appropriate target for change?
, The course material that suggests that this particular communication behavior was an appropriate
target for changed was when we discussed conflict. In that section we discussed many ways that
conflict is managed. I discovered that I managed conflict with avoidance and gunnysacking
which is like, “carrying an imaginary bag into which we place unresolved conflicts or grievances
over time” (McLean 2018, p. 438). While learning this I also pieced together that boundary
setting was a huge issue for me due to avoiding conflict. This led to resentment, anger, and
occasionally inability to regulate tense emotions.
8B. Implementation Analysis: Satisfaction
Consider the implementation of your new behaviors in Part 7, and address the following:
Which of your behaviors particularly please you?
The behaviors that particularly please me from part 7 are the behaviors in which I am able to set
boundaries and say no. I feel that often in my relationships, I was a “people pleaser” out of fear
of rejection or conflict. Because of this I would always put others before myself which would in
turn lead to resentment and in the end terminate the relationship.
What was the course material that suggests that this new communication behavior is a positive
change?
The course material that suggest that the new behavior is a positive change is because when
managing a problemit is “important to step back from personal involvement and go through a
structured process to determine the best solution” (McLean 2018, p. 458). By realizing what the
issue was I was able to determine the best solution in how to fix it which was by better
Interpersonal Communication
Week 8CCC: Part8 Template
8A. Topic Selection Reflection
What was the course material that suggests that this particular communication behavior was an
appropriate target for change?
, The course material that suggests that this particular communication behavior was an appropriate
target for changed was when we discussed conflict. In that section we discussed many ways that
conflict is managed. I discovered that I managed conflict with avoidance and gunnysacking
which is like, “carrying an imaginary bag into which we place unresolved conflicts or grievances
over time” (McLean 2018, p. 438). While learning this I also pieced together that boundary
setting was a huge issue for me due to avoiding conflict. This led to resentment, anger, and
occasionally inability to regulate tense emotions.
8B. Implementation Analysis: Satisfaction
Consider the implementation of your new behaviors in Part 7, and address the following:
Which of your behaviors particularly please you?
The behaviors that particularly please me from part 7 are the behaviors in which I am able to set
boundaries and say no. I feel that often in my relationships, I was a “people pleaser” out of fear
of rejection or conflict. Because of this I would always put others before myself which would in
turn lead to resentment and in the end terminate the relationship.
What was the course material that suggests that this new communication behavior is a positive
change?
The course material that suggest that the new behavior is a positive change is because when
managing a problemit is “important to step back from personal involvement and go through a
structured process to determine the best solution” (McLean 2018, p. 458). By realizing what the
issue was I was able to determine the best solution in how to fix it which was by better
