Communication Is a Potential Source of Conflict Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

Communication is a potential source of conflict because:

• A) two parties tend to use stereotypes to understand each other when they lack the opportunity to communicate.
• B) ineffective communication often leads to an escalation in the conflict cycle.
• C) perceptions of conflict reduce a person's motivation to communicate in the future.
• D) All of these reasons.
• E) None of these reasons.

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