Nicole Is Writing a Progress Report

question 39

Multiple Choice

Nicole is writing a progress report. In the report, she proposes a different approach from the one that was previously approved, while also remaining open to the idea of continuing with the original plan. What is Nicole's progress report trying to accomplish?

• A) to enhance her image
• B) to float trial balloons
• C) to prepare her audience mentally for a problem
• D) to speculate about her audience's feelings
• E) to minimize potential problems

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Definitions:

Fixator

A muscle that stabilizes the origin of another muscle to enable effective movement.

Origin

The point or place where something begins or is derived, or in anatomy, the fixed attachment point of a muscle.

Quadratus Lumborum

A muscle in the lower back that helps to stabilize the lumbar spine and aids in lateral flexion of the torso.

Square-Shaped

Characteristic of having four equal sides and four right angles.