Stepheca M. Sawyer

Images and words sculpt our understanding of the world. These communication tools shape our attitudes and beliefs; and affect our opinion of people and situations. One author says, "Each time we formulate ideas and put them into words, signs, symbols, meanings, definitions, readings, statements, i...

Much of our understanding of the opposite sex comes from relationships within our family, community, and culture. For example, when people communicate, they begin to internally respond based on observations and past experiences. This internal response often leads to a low level of active listening...