The Use of Abusive Language by Group Members Can Damage

question 65

Multiple Choice

The use of abusive language by group members can damage relationships,reduce group productivity,and devastate group morale,teamwork,and loyalty.All of the following strategies can help stop,minimize,and/or effectively confront verbal abuse EXCEPT:

• A)Express your objection and explain that you are offended.
• B)Raise your voice and return the insult using strong,aggressive language.
• C)Ask the person to repeat what she or he said.
• D)Take a "time out" when a discussion becomes uncomfortable or abusive.
• E)Point out that abusive language violates group norms and/or organization policies.

---

Definitions:

Linear Relationship

A type of correlation where changes in one variable are directly proportional to changes in another variable, often displayed as a straight line in a graph.

Simple Linear Regression

Regression analysis involving one independent variable and one dependent variable in which the relationship between the variables is approximated by a straight line.

Coefficient Of Determination

A measure, usually represented as R^2, that shows the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s).

Variance

A measurement of the spread between numbers in a data set, signaling how far each number in the set is from the mean.