Match Each Term with the Correct Statement Below

question 22

Multiple Choice

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Topics used to lessen initial tension or awkwardness at the beginning of a conversation.

• A)small talk
• B)closed questions
• C)assertive communication
• D)conversation
• E)passive communication
• F)rhetorical questions
• G)aggressive communication
• H)open minded
• I)probing questions
• J)icebreakers

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Definitions:

Machiavellianism

A personality trait characterized by a cynical disregard for morality and a focus on self-interest and personal gain.

Accommodation

In cognitive psychology, it refers to the process of modifying existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understandings to incorporate new information.

Relationships

Connections or associations between individuals based on emotional ties, kinship, or interactions.

Dismissing Attachment

A pattern of detachment where an individual maintains more independence and less emotional closeness in relationships.