Why Does the Book Recommend Against the Type of Response

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why does the book recommend against the type of response known as judging?

• A) It may communicate that a person's problems are not important.
• B) If your advice fails, you would be responsible.
• C) It diffuses distress.
• D) There may be insufficient time for empathetic responses.

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Definitions:

Fair-Mindedness

The quality of being impartial and just, treating all sides with equality and fairness.

Intellectual Courage

The willingness to engage with challenging ideas or questions, even when it involves personal risk or challenges to one’s own beliefs.

Rural Area

A region located outside towns and cities, often characterized by lower population density, agricultural, or natural settings.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.