Discussion Question #1 SOS 2308

Instructions: Your original discussion post should be at least 500 words Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced MLA Format Excluding the Works Cited Page. You must use concepts, theories, and research etc. from the book provided in your discussion. You must cite them appropriately in the text of your post, for example a quote or concept from our book would result in this (Caroll 5) being at the end of the sentence. Please be sure to include page number(s) from the book that relates to the information that you are discussing. There must be a Works Cited Page (including the assigned materials/items) at the end of your original post. On the Works Cited Page the book would look like this:

Carroll, Janell. Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity. Cengage Learning, 2019.

You can access the book for free at the following link: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65799222/ca…

Also keep these tips in mind as you write:

You must READ and WATCH the provided material/items before posting. Make sure you frame your answer using these resources and other relevant theories and/or research from the book. **It will help you if you refer to your theory at the beginning of your response.**

Use theories, terms, and concepts accurately.

Provide examples that support your conclusions and analysis. Research findings can be used as examples.

You must use the provided textbook and the course content videos in your answer.

**Discussion #1:

Read or Listen: https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/nonverbal-communication (pay attention to the parts on microexpressions & gestures)

Watch: Perspectives on Communication video (Go to “From Dr. Carroll’s Notebook” unit of Chapter 3. Click Perspectives on Communication to access the video.)

Dr. Carroll’s Notebook for Chapter 3 is on Page 55 of the book provided

Prompt: How is nonverbal communication important, and is it more or less important than verbal communication in a relationship? How have modern advances in technology affected both verbal and non-verbal communication? How have modern technology tools helped communication in relationships, especially those that are long-distance?