Research Studies Indicate That the _____ Style of Communication Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

Research studies indicate that the _____ style of communication is more effective in both work-related and consumer contexts.

• A) aggressive
• B) nonassertive
• C) assertive
• D) defensive
• E) nonverbal

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Definitions:

Cluster C

A category within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) that includes anxiety, avoidant, and dependent personality disorders.

Dependent

Relying on someone or something else for support, sustenance, or care, often leading to a lack of autonomy.

Big Five Traits

A model outlining five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Multipersonality Disorder

A mental disorder, more accurately referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder, characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states within a single individual.