A Meta Message Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

A meta message is

• A) the gist of the primary message that the subject line of a topic communicates.
• B) the overall but often underlying message people take away from a communication.
• C) the unofficial message that travels through the grapevine.
• D) the message communicated using an asynchronous mode of communication.
• E) the direct message in which the autonomous voice of the speaker is most prominent.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behaviors

These are patterns of emotion, thought, and action considered pathological (outside societal norms) for one or more of several reasons, including rarity, violation of norms, personal distress, or harmfulness.

Social Norm Deviance

The act of behaving in ways that are not in alignment with accepted social practices or standards.

Mental Illness

A broad term for a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often requiring diagnosis and treatment by mental health professionals.

Psychopathology

The study of abnormal behavior and psychological dysfunction.