Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for making a clear statement of the bad news when organizing a negative message using the indirect method?

• A) Put the bad news in the main clause of a compound or complex sentence.
• B) Avoid putting the bad news in parenthetical expressions.
• C) Minimize the space or time devoted to the bad news.
• D) Put the bad news in the beginning or end of a paragraph.

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Definitions:

Learned Behaviors

Actions or reactions developed as a result of experience or conditioning rather than innate.

Nonverbal Information

Communication without the use of spoken language, including gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates and interprets an event or situation, thereby determining its significance and the type of emotional response that is appropriate.

Physiological Arousal

The body's response to stimuli, which may include increased heart rate, respiration, and energy activation, preparing the body for action.