Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The presence of confirmation does not mean that there is an absence of conflict in a relationship.
• B) Confirmation conveys a metamessage of respect, but this has no bearing on the intimacy experienced within a relationship.
• C) Receiving confirming metamessages has no consequences for how individuals feel about themselves.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Clan Culture

Clan Culture is an organizational culture characterized by a familial approach, prioritizing collaboration, support, and a strong sense of loyalty among its members.

Mentors

Experienced individuals who offer guidance, advice, and support to less experienced persons, often in a professional context.

Coaches

Professionals who provide guidance and training to improve an individual's skills, performance, or personal development.

Competing Values Framework

A model used to assess organizational culture and effectiveness, which identifies four underlying values that compete with each other: internal focus and integration vs. external focus and differentiation, and flexibility and discretion vs. stability and control.