Narratives in Relationship Talk Serve a Strategic Purpose By

question 20

Multiple Choice

Narratives in relationship talk serve a strategic purpose by:

• A) Providing a way to make the conversation more interesting
• B) Providing a way to lengthen the conversation
• C) Providing a way to summarize the discussion
• D) Providing an account or explanation of one's actions

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Definitions:

Make-Believe Animals

Fictional or imaginary creatures often found in stories, myths, or children's play, characterized by whimsical or fantastical features.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the human brain organizes visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied, such as similarity, proximity, continuity, and closure.

Similarity

Similarity refers to the cognitive process of recognizing shared attributes or characteristics among different objects, ideas, or phenomena, often facilitating categorization and understanding.

Conversational Rules

Guidelines that govern the flow and manners of verbal interaction, ensuring coherence and mutual understanding among participants.