Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Closing a Negative

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for closing a negative message organized using the indirect approach?

• A)Avoid a certain conclusion.
• B)Encourage additional communication or discussion.
• C)Act as though the negative news never happened.
• D)Maintain reader's good will.
• E)Always express optimism.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Interpretation

The process of making sense of perceptions, sensations, and experiences through mental processing, often involving assigning meaning and integrating new information with existing knowledge.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior increases the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism within its environment.

Emotional Evolution

The progression and change in emotional reactions and expressions in response to societal and environmental influences over time.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions and is associated with emotional and stress responses.