Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Closing a Negative

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for closing a negative message organized using the indirect approach?

• A) Avoid a certain conclusion.
• B) Encourage additional communication or discussion.
• C) Act as though the negative news never happened.
• D) Be sincere.

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Definitions:

AIDA

An acronym standing for Attention, Interest, Desire, Action; a marketing model that outlines the process for achieving successful advertising or sales.

Unidirectional

Refers to a process or communication that moves in one direction only, without a return path or feedback loop.

Audiences

Groups of individuals who receive and react to messages, such as those in media, communications, or presentations.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.