De Anza College Relationships and Communication Questions Paper

Answer the two questions below. Use 1 inch margins and a 12 point readable font, double-spaced. Total length = approximately 1-2 pages. You will submit and upload assignment as either a .doc, .docx or .pdf format.

1. Describe a relationship (platonic, romantic, familial) in your life that you are either a) satisfied with or b) dissatisfied with. Tell us about how this relationship began, the length of the relationship, why (i.e. the qualities) that makes you consider it to be a “good” (satisfying) or “bad” (dissatisfying) relationship.

Note: Feel free to change names in order to protect the innocent 🙂

2. What do you think is one particular challenge/barrier that impacts the quality of our interpersonal relationships (either for you personally or for society in general) and what role do you think effective communication plays in