The Use of Communication Roadblocks by a Parent Results in the Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

The use of communication roadblocks by a parent results in the child feeling as if the parent _____________ what is being said.

• A) has not heard
• B) is reviewing
• C) understands quite well
• D) is upset about

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