In a Bad-News Message, a Preliminary Explanation Is Not Required

question 75

True/False

In a bad-news message, a preliminary explanation is not required because it cannot cushion the shock of bad news.

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Self-Worth

An individual's subjective valuation of themselves, often influenced by perceived abilities, successes, and the valuation of others.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner.

Freudian Component

Elements of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory which include the id, ego, and superego, responsible for different aspects of human personality and behavior.