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PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE

Competency 1013.1.1: Self-Discovery and Mindfulness – The graduate evaluates and displays behaviors consistent with the process of self-discovery and mindfulness.

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Task 1: Observing Bioreactions

Introduction:

Bioreactions (i.e., fight, flight, freeze, or appease) include quick

responses to stimuli or threats that are dangerous and fearful

experiences, many of which are caused by social interactions.

Bioreactions help the brain reinforce certain pathways. This is one way

to learn. Some pathways then associate that past reaction with similar

events. The fear response may then become associated with other

non-fearful events. Because the brain is so good at making these

associations, we are not even aware of the miscue.

Bioreactions are automatic responses that happen within 11–14

milliseconds. In most cases, they are not under your control. However,

you can learn to become aware of when you are experiencing a bioreaction

by paying attention to what is going on in your body.

To become aware of your bioreactions, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions:

• What event/experience led to the bioreaction?

• What emotions did you feel?

• How did your body react?

• What, if anything, did you do differently when you noticed you were having a bioreaction?

• Why is it important for you to be aware of your bioreactions?

Requirements:

Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined

total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one

individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from

sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when

you submit your task that can be used as a guide.

You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission

because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your

work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric

aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant

portions of the course.

Note: Complete the Learning Brains and bioreaction material found in

module 1 in your course of study before completing this task.

A. Describe a time when you were in a social situation that triggered a bioreaction(s) by doing the following:

1. Describe the environment around you before and during the bioreaction(s).

2. Describe the stimulus (which the amygdala interprets as a threat) that triggered the bioreaction.

3. Describe the bioreaction(s) (i.e., fight, flight, freeze, and appease) you experienced.

4. Describethe physical sensations (e.g., sweaty palms, tight muscles) youexperienced in your body when you became aware of the bioreaction(s).

5. Describe the feeling(s) you experienced in the social situation before, during, and after the bioreaction(s).

6. Describewhat you would do differently to successfully navigate this type ofreaction the next time you experience a similar social situation.

a. Reflect on why it is important to react differently when you experience this bioreaction.

B. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

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Not EvidentApproaching CompetenceCompetentA1. EnvironmentA description of the environment before and during the bioreaction(s) is not provided.The description is missing details or includes unclear details about the environment before and during the bioreaction(s).The

description of the environment includes specific, contextual, and

sensory details about the environment before and during the

bioreaction(s).A2. StimulusA description of the stimulus or threat that triggered the bioreaction(s) is not provided.The description is missing details or includes unclear details about the stimulus or threat that triggered the bioreaction(s).The description contains relevant and specific details about the stimulus or threat that triggered the bioreaction(s).A3. Description of Bioreaction(s)A description of the bioreactions(s) experienced is not provided.The

description reflects limited awareness of specific bioreaction(s) and

includes minimal details of the candidate’s personal experience.The

description reflects awareness of specific bioreaction(s) and includes

specific details of the candidate’s personal experience.A4. Physical ResponseA description of the physical sensations experienced during the bioreaction(s) is not provided.The

description demonstrates a lack of awareness of the specific physical

sensations that occurred when the candidate became aware of the

bioreaction(s).The description

demonstrates awareness of specific physical sensations that occurred

when the candidate became aware of the bioreaction(s).A5. Feeling(s)A description of the feeling(s) experienced in the social situation is not provided.The

description is missing details or includes unclear details of the

feeling(s) experienced in the social situation before, during, and after

the bioreaction(s).The description

includes specific, reflective details of the feeling(s) experienced in

the social situation before, during, and after the bioreaction(s).A6. What Could Be Done DifferentlyA description of what could be done differently to successfully navigate the reaction is not provided.The

description is not practical or does not appropriately address what the

candidate would do differently, or the response is not feasible to

successfully navigate the reaction in a similar social situation.The

description is practical and appropriately addresses what the candidate

would do differently to successfully navigate the reaction in a similar

social situation.A6a. ReflectionA reflection on the importance of reacting differently during the bioreaction is not provided.The

reflection includes unclear insights or does not demonstrate

understanding of the importance of modifying the candidate’s response

when experiencing the identified bioreaction.The

reflection includes personal insights and demonstrates understanding of

the importance of modifying the candidate’s response when experiencing

the identified bioreaction.B. Professional CommunicationContent

is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in

mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or

distracts from the topic.Content is poorly

organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics,

usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or

ineffective.Content reflects attention to

detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the

task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used

correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics,

usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.