Jolt of Reality, A

Subgroup Size

Pairs

Duration

15 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Stringer, D. M., & Cassiday, P. A. (2003). A “jolt” of reality. In 52 Activities for exploring values differences (pp. 5-6). Intercultural Press. 

Tags:

  1. assumptions
  2. bias
  3. bridging
  4. conflict
  5. conflict resolution
  6. emotional resilience
  7. jolt
  8. meditation
  9. negotiation
  10. self-awareness
  11. Stringer and Cassiday
  12. Vande Berg recommended

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. "Illustrate how we filter information and form assumptions based on experience and cultural values. 2. Reexamine their assumptions and work to avoid automatic (knee-jerk) reactions. 3. Demonstrate how their behaviors (action/reaction) are often influenced by cultural values or filters" (Stringer & Cassiday, 2003, p. 5).