To Improve Your Use of Pragmatics in Verbal Messages, Do

question 3

Multiple Choice

To improve your use of pragmatics in verbal messages, do all of the following except ___________________________.

• A) acknowledge when your message violates a guideline
• B) provide as much information as possible
• C) relate what you said to the topic being discussed
• D) assume the best first

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional response to external pressures and demands, which can challenge an individual's ability to cope and can affect health and well-being.

Racial Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of members of a particular racial group.

Scapegoat Theory

A social psychological theory suggesting that individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems or negative events as a means of deflecting attention or responsibility from the actual causes.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming a person or group for problems, often as a way of distracting from the real issues.