Chapter 1 Identifies Eight Measures of Excellence in Technical Communication

question 11

Multiple Choice

Chapter 1 identifies eight measures of excellence in technical communication. Which pair in the following list might seem contradictory?

• A) accuracy and correctness
• B) conciseness and clarity
• C) comprehensiveness and conciseness
• D) accessibility and professional appearance

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

Originating from Austria, this individual was a neurologist and initiated psychoanalysis, which is a method of healing mental health issues through discussions between a psychoanalyst and the person undergoing treatment.

Karen Horney

A German psychoanalyst known for her theory of neurotic needs and her work on neurosis, particularly the ways in which it pertains to women.

Psychodynamic Theories

Theories proposing that behavior is the result of internal psychological forces that often stem from childhood experiences.

Dynamic Interaction

The continuous and changing interplay between individuals or elements in a system or process.