Each of the Following Statements About Metacommunication Is True EXCEPT

question 10

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements about metacommunication is true EXCEPT:

• A) metacommunication is the literal meaning of the statement.
• B) metacommunication is the communication about how to interpret the communication.
• C) metacommunication helps to define the relationship between two people.
• D) in therapy, it often helps to move the discussion directly to the metacommunication level.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Act

A behavior or action undertaken by an individual willingly, without coercion.

Observable

Capable of being seen or noticed through direct observation.

Constructionists

Advocates of constructionism, a theory that suggests knowledge and reality are not objective but constructed by societal or cultural contexts.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society uses to regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform to norms and rules.