Which Type of Communication Is Characterized by Problems with an Angry

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which type of communication is characterized by problems with an angry and defensive managerial reaction?

• A) downward communication
• B) upward communication
• C) dyadic communication
• D) informal communication

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic and anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared stimulus, paired with relaxation exercises.

Complex Behaviors

Actions or reactions that involve a combination of skills and attributes such as emotional, cognitive, and social components, resulting in intricate or complicated responses to stimuli.

Flooding

A therapeutic technique used in behavioral therapy to treat phobias and anxiety, involving prolonged exposure to a feared object or situation until the fear response is extinguished.

Cognitive Theorists

Scholars or researchers who focus on the study of mental processes, including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving, to understand human behavior.