Which of the Following Will Help to Take Some of the Sting

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will help to take some of the sting out of bad news,helping your reader accept the decision?

• A)Avoiding positive words and replacing with negative ones
• B)Using an accusing tone
• C)Telling the reader how to avoid the issue in the future
• D)Explaining your qualifications
• E)Writing clearly and with sensitivity

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Definitions:

Intimacy Versus Isolation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adults face the challenge of forming intimate relationships versus becoming isolated.

Erik Erikson

A psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Trust Versus Mistrust

The first stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, where infants learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers and the world based on their interactions.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.