After reading this
chapter, I realize that I have selection attention a lot. One example,
different from my previous post, is when I'm with my mom I have selective
attention. The definition in the book states, "Choosing one message over
another is called selective attention,"
(115). It has become habit that with my mom I tend to only tune in when the
conversation involves me. Other than that I just nod my head and agree. I've
noticed that this really hurts my mom and that it isn't good, especially when
family coming first is one of my more prominent values. I think that I do this
because I'm so focused on my world and everything that is going on in it. I get
to see my mom every weekend and talk to her on the phone everyday, but I take
her for granted. A way that I can overcome this is by really setting aside
everything else when I see or talk to my mom. Making the time and effort to be
with her and make her a priority when I'm with her. By acknowledging her in my
life will show her that I do appreciate and respect her and it'll give her the
time she deserves from me.
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