The Bad Feelings Associated with Disappointing News Can Be Reduced

question 46

Multiple Choice

The bad feelings associated with disappointing news can be reduced if the receiver feels that the news was revealed sensitively, believes that the matter was treated seriously and fairly, and

• A)knows the reasons for the rejection clearly.
• B)learns of the bad news directly.
• C)understands the legal implications of the bad news.
• D)receives the bad news via certified mail.

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Definitions:

Xanax

A brand name for alprazolam, a prescription medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.

Anxiety Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or panic, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, or dizziness.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression which involves inducing seizures in patients through electrical currents.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The right and left halves of the cerebrum, covered by the cerebral cortex and connected by the corpus callosum; they control movement and feeling on the opposing sides of the body.