Which Comment Is Most Developmentally Typical of a 7-Year-Old Boy

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which comment is most developmentally typical of a 7-year-old boy?

• A) "I am a Power Ranger, so don't make me angry."
• B) "I don't know whether I like Mary or Joan better."
• C) "My mom is my favorite person in the world."
• D) "Jimmy is my best friend."

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Definitions:

Indirect Format

A communication method where the main point is not stated directly at the beginning but is hinted at or revealed through the course of the message.

Negative Message

Communication that conveys bad news, rejections, or unfavorable decisions, often requiring careful wording to maintain goodwill.

Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Bad News

Information that is unpleasant, disappointing, or upsetting to receive or deliver.