Personal Responsibility

Personal Responsibility

Julie Sowders

GEN200

November 25, 2012

Abstract

Len Wilson, (2010), A great definition of personal responsibility. Retrieved March 12 2012,

This book looks at the American Dream—where it came from, why it is out of reach for most Americans, and how we can reclaim the fullness of its promise. He holds a M.A. in Religious Communication, United Theological Seminary, 1995; a B.A. in Communication, McMurry University, 1992 (summa cum laude); and did Master's course study at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, 1992-1993

Bourbon, Thomas. (1994) Discipline at Home and at School: New York: Brandt William

Glasser’s Choice Theory is the theory that we all choose how to behave at any time, and cannot control anyone’s behavior but our own. Glasser also believed in the importance of classroom meetings that are held for communication and solving problems. Thomas Bourbon was one of the few scientists in the world who conducted experimental studies, wrote working computer models to test perceptual control theory (PCT), and published the results in scientific journals. After receiving a grant, he joined William Brandt in 1995 to research Responsible Thinking Process (RTP) and to help build more integrity into the process.

Covey, S. (1989). The 7 habits of highly effective people. New York, NY: Free Press.

Covey argues against what he calls "The Personality Ethic", something he sees as customary in many modern self-help books. He promotes what he labels "The Character Ethic": aligning one’s values with so-called "universal and timeless" principles. Covey adamantly refuses to conflate principles and values; he sees principles as external natural laws, while values remain internal and subjective. Covey proclaims that values govern people's behavior, but principles ultimately determine the consequences. Stephen Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker. He was a professor at the Jon...