Beatrice Is a Talented Softball Player

question 13

Multiple Choice

Beatrice is a talented softball player. She has won many awards for her abilities. She often helps teens that play for the city league. They appreciate her because she helps without making them feel bad about playing poorly. What best explains why the city league players don't feel defensive about Beatrice's help?

• A) Because she wasn't manipulative.
• B) Because she wasn't acting superior.
• C) Because she wasn't in an avoidance spiral.
• D) Because she wasn't using metacommunication.

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