A Researcher Shows That Doctors Who Act More Confidently Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

A researcher shows that doctors who act more confidently are liked better by their patients … but only up to a point. If they act too confidently, their patients start to like them less. Which of the following best describes this result?

• A) There is no relationship between physician confidence and patient liking.
• B) The relationship between physician confidence and patient liking is nonlinear.
• C) There is a strong negative relationship between physician confidence and patient liking.
• D) It is a bimodal distribution

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Definitions:

Opponent

An individual or group that competes against or is in conflict with another in a particular situation or activity.

Keep The Peace

Efforts or actions taken to maintain order and prevent conflict in a group or area.

Crucial Conversation

A discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions differ, and emotions run strong.

"I" Statements

A communication technique used to express one's feelings or needs in a non-confrontational manner, focusing on the speaker's perspective.