Cora Is on Her First Date with Bret

question 72

Multiple Choice

Cora is on her first date with Bret.She is very concerned that he like her and that she can get over her last relationship that did not go well.She is so concerned that she often doesn't really hear what Bret is saying.Cora's barrier to effective communication is her

• A) self-preoccupation.
• B) communication apprehension.
• C) defensiveness.
• D) ambushing.

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