Which of the Following Statements Could Be an Example of the Othello

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements could be an example of the Othello error?

• A) A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement.
• B) People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news.
• C) People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news.
• D) A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the person's statements.

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Definitions:

Message

The information, idea, or underlying theme transmitted from a sender to a receiver via various communication mediums.

You-viewpoint

A perspective in communication that focuses on addressing the needs, interests, and concerns of the audience.

Unethical Goals

Objectives that are morally wrong or in violation of accepted principles of right and wrong.

Honest

Characterized by truthfulness and integrity in one’s actions and statements.