When We Want to Maintain the Relationship and Not Offend

question 12

Multiple Choice

When we want to maintain the relationship and not offend someone with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

• A) Relational
• B) Identity management
• C) Getting the job done
• D) Communication filtering

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Definitions:

Bodily Changes

Physiological or physical alterations in the body that can occur due to various factors including emotion, health conditions, or environmental influences.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in consciousness and sleep.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, fear, and pleasure responses.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as cognition, sensory perception, and motor control.