1. Provide examples of at least 2 Disconfirming messages from "The Wonder Years" clip.

2. Explain what forms of DISCONFIRMATION you would consider these two examples to be.

3. Please describe, IN DETAIL, what is stated and done (verbally and nonverbally) in the 2 examples you provide that make each a form of disconfirmation.

4. Finally, explain what impact/effect you believe these 2 examples will have on the family relationships. Be specific with examples of the characters and the verbals/nonverbals!

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Disconfirming messages in The Wonder Years clip a Example 1 Kevins father interrupts and dismisses Kevins opinion during a family discussion about their summer vacation plans b Example 2 Kevins sister Karen belittles Kevins achievements and mocks his interests during a family gathering 2 Forms of disconfirmation a Example 1 represents a form of disconfirmation known as interrupting or talking over It occurs when someone dismisses or disregards another persons thoughts or opinions by interrupting them or not allowing them to express themselves fully b Example 2 represents a form of disconfirmation known as ridiculing or mockery It involves belittling someones accomplishments interests or ideas making them feel invalidated and unimportant 3 Detailed descriptions of the disconfirming messages a In Example 1 during the family discussion Kevin starts expressing his opinion about the ... View the full answer