The Text Suggests That Our Tendency to Like People with Whom

question 142

Multiple Choice

The text suggests that our tendency to like people with whom we need to have continuing interactions,even though we may not have chosen them

• A)short-circuits critical thinking.
• B)leads to inefficient use of time.
• C)is adaptive.
• D)demonstrates how the need to belong becomes dysfunctional.

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Definitions:

Critical Facts

Critical facts are essential or highly important pieces of information that are pivotal in understanding or solving a particular problem or situation.

Reflecting Skills

Communication techniques used to mirror the emotions or content expressed by a speaker, validating their experiences and feelings.

Active Listening

A way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding, often involving attention to the speaker's words, body language, and emotions.

Genuineness

The quality of being open, authentic, and honest in one's interactions, viewed as a crucial aspect in building trust in therapeutic relationships.