Which of the Following Statements About the Ethics of Delivering

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the ethics of delivering bad news is most accurate?

• A)Delaying the bad news in a message is manipulative.
• B)The indirect strategy is unethical only if the writer intends to deceive the reader.
• C)Using the indirect strategy is a way to hide the bad news from the reader.
• D)Delivering bad news is a fact of life; consequently, you need not worry about ethics.

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Definitions:

Massed Practice

A learning technique that involves concentrated, continuous periods of study or work without breaks, in contrast to spreading the work out over longer intervals.

Cramming

The practice of intensely studying or memorizing large amounts of information in a short period of time, often used in preparation for exams.

Exam Tomorrow

Exam Tomorrow implies an approach or preparation for a formal assessment or test in an academic or professional setting that is scheduled to take place the next day.

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions and learning activities over time, which has been shown to improve retention and understanding of material.