The Primary Emphasis of Supportive Communication Is to Avoid __________

question 98

Multiple Choice

The primary emphasis of supportive communication is to avoid __________.

• A) transparency and disconfirmation
• B) defensiveness and transparency
• C) defensiveness and disconfirmation
• D) selective listening and defensiveness
• E) disconfirmation and selective listening

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms that serve as a major energy source for the body.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behavior and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often through the principles of conditioning.

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without an individual's awareness, influencing behaviors and perceptions.

Environment Molds

Influences from an individual's surroundings that shape their behaviors, attitudes, and development.