When Composing a Negative Message,you Should Try to

question 82

Multiple Choice

When composing a negative message,you should try to

• A) choose a buffer that will distract your reader from the main point of your message.
• B) gain the audience's acceptance of the bad news.
• C) leave the reader with hope that you will change your decision.
• D) avoid stating the bad news.
• E) surprise the audience with the bad news.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias, often negative, towards individuals or groups based on their characteristics, such as race, gender, or religion, without factual justification.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or pain to others, ranging from verbal abuse to physical violence.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the role of personal traits and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that can influence behavior and outcomes in specific contexts.