Which of the Following Is an Ineffective Way to Soften

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an ineffective way to soften the blow of a bad-news message?

• A) a direct message structure
• B) a buffer statement
• C) a teaser message
• D) an expression of concern for the recipient
• E) a rationale for the difficult news

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder Symptoms

Physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functions, but with no apparent physical cause, often linked to psychological factors.

Psychodynamic View

A psychological perspective that focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Primary Gain

In psychoanalytic theory, the direct internal benefits derived from manifesting a psychological symptom, such as relief from anxiety or conflict.

Cognitive-Behavioral

Relating to a therapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.