The Fact That People Often Use Verbal "Hedges" When Describing

question 36

Multiple Choice

The fact that people often use verbal "hedges" when describing someone's personality indicates that they:

• A) are less confident in their judgments than are psychologists.
• B) don't really know other people.
• C) believe that traits may be reflected in only particular kinds of situations.
• D) don't believe that personality is related to behavior.

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Definitions:

Tone of Voice

The quality or characteristic of a person's voice that expresses their emotional state or attitude.

Communication Styles

The various ways in which individuals express themselves and interpret others, often influenced by cultural, personal, and situational factors.

Assertive Communicators

Individuals who express their opinions and needs directly and respectfully, without infringing on the rights of others.

Passive-aggressive

A behavior characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation.