Which of These Comments About a Team Member's Report Draft

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of these comments about a team member's report draft is the least diplomatic?

• A) I like the statistics that you provide in the introduction. I wonder if the audience will recognize these sources you consulted.
• B) This introduction shows a lot of hard work. Perhaps an additional example would make your point even stronger.
• C) You did not write this introduction very well. You left out a lot of important background information.
• D) I know the proposal reviewers have very high standards. I think we all will benefit from improving our proofreading skills.

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Definitions:

Biological Reductionism

A perspective in psychology and other sciences that seeks to explain complex phenomena in terms of simpler biological processes.

Evolutionary Theory

A theoretical framework that explains how biological traits and behaviors evolve over generations through natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow.

Sibling Conflict

The disagreements, competition, and fights that occur between brothers and sisters, often part of normal sibling dynamics.

Reactive

Characterized by actions taken in response to external stimuli or events, as opposed to initiating actions proactively.