Eileen and Carlos Study Together for Their Communication Class

question 41

Multiple Choice

Eileen and Carlos study together for their communication class. They find themselves discussing a wide variety of topics, but have kept their personal disclosures minimal and the interaction superficial. This relationship would be characterized as having _____.

• A) depth but little breadth
• B) breadth but little depth
• C) neither much breadth nor depth
• D) depth and breadth

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Definitions:

Negative Effects

The unwanted or adverse outcomes resulting from a process or action.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents marginalized groups, especially women, from rising beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or organization.

Transparent Wall

A barrier made of clear material, such as glass, allowing visibility across its boundary while providing a physical separation.

Perceived Discrimination

The personal experience or feeling of being treated unfairly or unjustly based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, or age.