When Someone Approaches Other People and Says, "I Have Some

question 93

Multiple Choice

When someone approaches other people and says, "I have some bad news," they will likely expect to hear something that will upset them. By saying "I have some bad news," the other person has _____ the recipients to expect something bad.

• A) preconditioned
• B) framed
• C) primed
• D) desensitized
• E) sensitized

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Definitions:

Ecosystem

A biological community interacting with its environment.

Energy Flow

The passage of energy through the components of an ecosystem, from the sun through producers to consumers and then to decomposers.

Cyclical

Describes a process that occurs in a repeated sequence or in cycles.

Carbon-Rich Remains

Organic material that has a high carbon content, often found in fossils or peat, resulting from the decomposition of living organisms.