All of the Following Are Forms of Unproductive Communication EXCEPT

question 56

Multiple Choice

All of the following are forms of unproductive communication EXCEPT:

• A) poor listening
• B) cross-complaining
• C) excessive metacommunication
• D) validation of each other
• E) kitchen-sinking

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