Research Indicates That Communication Competence Is Most Often Understood as Achieving

question 4

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that communication competence is most often understood as achieving a successful balance between ______ and ______.

• A)politeness;impersonal communication
• B)effectiveness;appropriateness
• C)using slang;"buzz" words
• D)efficacy;understanding

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Definitions:

Respirations

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the body, particularly oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion.

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in breathing followed by a decrease and a period of apnea, commonly seen in heart failure and neurological diseases.

Tailor Position

A sitting position where the legs are crossed and spread apart, resembling the traditional posture of a tailor. It is often recommended during pregnancy.

Cremasteric Reflex

A reflexive contraction of the cremaster muscle, that elevates the testis in response to touch.