The last lecture of the session focuses on the close relationships. First, through a group discussion, students list the key qualities of friends. Then the lecture continues with different definitions of closeness. The onion model reveals the characteristic of reciprocal in communication and how trust is constructed among people. Other linear models as well as the dialectical perspective are introduced in this lecture.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: None.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture EDLS760_session3_Lecture3_Mod.pdf​

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Assignment after the lecture:

1. Personal development plan. Reflect your thoughts, readings and the lecture. Update your PDP accordingly. The PDP will be submitted at the end of the course.
2. Supplementary reading: Read more about IDI http://idiinventory.com/