What Is the Difference Between Using a Direct or an Indirect

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between using a direct or an indirect approach to bad news?

• A) The use of a buffer statement
• B) The order of the bad news and explanations
• C) The level of detail
• D) The discussion of alternatives
• E) The close of the message

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Definitions:

Life Outcomes

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Correlation

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A theory of psychosocial development that outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood, with each stage faced with its own psychological conflict.

Infancy

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