Cultures That Prefer A/an ______Style of Communication Are More Emotional

question 7

Multiple Choice

Cultures that prefer a/an ______style of communication are more emotional and require sensitivity to the underlying meanings in both the verbal and nonverbal code systems.

• A) direct
• B) indirect
• C) affective
• D) elaborate

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Definitions:

Ecological-Systems Approach

A theory that emphasizes the multiple environments, or systems, that influence human development.

Microsystem

In the context of ecological systems theory, a pattern of activities, roles, and interpersonal relations experienced by an individual in a given setting with immediate context.

Psychosocial Development

A framework by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different psychological crisis that needs resolution.

Cohort

A cohort is a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often studied to identify statistical correlations in longitudinal research.