Which of the Following Is an Advantage to Using the Direct

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage to using the direct approach when refusing routine requests?

• A)It offers advice about how the audience can pursue other possibilities
• B)High stakes issues become less important
• C)The audience can modify their expectations of you
• D)It is easier to establish a profession tone for the message
• E)The audience gets their answer quickly

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Definitions:

Maintenance-Related Behavior

Refers to actions aimed at preserving or improving the current state or condition of something, often in the context of machinery, systems, or relationships.

Blocking

In communication, blocking refers to actions or strategies that interrupt or prevent dialogue or the exchange of ideas.

Withdrawing

The act of pulling back or removing oneself from participation or consideration in a situation.

Prevention Strategy

An approach aimed at stopping problems or adverse outcomes before they happen.