Step 1: Listen to the Gibb's Climate Research Lecture and read the section in Chapter 11 related to this topic (p. 356-361)
Step 2: Analyze the communication climate you currently experience in one relationship (be sure it is just one person) by applying at least 4 categories of Gibb’s climate research (i.e. control versus problem orientation equals one category and certainty versus provisionalism equals a second category). Provide specific examples of your language and nonverbal communication to demonstrate your understanding of the four components.
Step 3: Finally, even if you have a very supportive relationship climate, explain how you could improve this relationship by identifying which components of Gibb's climate research that you could demonstrate more. Do not focus solely on how the other party in the relationship needs to change his/her behavior. How could you change your behavior?