Match the Word or Phrase with Its Meaning

question 5

Multiple Choice

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Distancing

• A) A biting sense of humor designed to keep people at a distance and to maintain control in a situation
• B) Constantly topping the achievements of others
• C) Emotional atmosphere, which encourages a free and open interaction between individuals
• D) A defensive response that communicates "Do not get close to me!"
• E) We retreat from a problem in a relationship
• F) Behaving contrary to the way we really feel
• G) Emotional atmosphere, which inhibits interaction between individuals
• H) Feeling uncomfortable in a situation but feel forced to be physically present
• I) Verbally judging the behavior of others in an effort to enhance own self-esteem
• J) A means of making the other party conform to our way of thinking
• K) Engaging in safe, nonthreatening communication that involves little risk to the communicator

---

Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from an authority figure, often studied in social psychology.

Social Loafing

The occurrence when people put in less effort towards achieving an objective while working in a group compared to when they are working solo.

Door-In-The-Face

A persuasion technique where a large, unreasonable request is made first and, when refused, is followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, guidelines, or instructions, often in a healthcare or legal context.