Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of an Effective

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective buffer for a bad-news message?

• A) relevant
• B) supportive
• C) neutral
• D) short
• E) controversial

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Definitions:

Acculturative Stress

Stress and emotional distress and, at times, trauma caused by acculturation.

Western Culture

A set of cultural norms, values, and traditions that originate from societies in Europe and other regions influenced by European immigration and colonialism.

Diagnoses

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

Language Barriers

Obstacles to effective communication that occur when people do not share a common language or linguistic proficiency.