Which of the Following Negative Communication Behaviours Is Being Described

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following negative communication behaviours is being described below? Jimmy and Reya are arguing about whose turn it is to do the laundry over the weekend. Jimmy works a full-time job while Reya is a stay-at-home mom. Jimmy calls Reya lazy for not finding time to do the laundry during the week.

• A) Contempt
• B) Criticism
• C) Defensiveness
• D) Stonewalling

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