You have just expressed to the group your

concern over the impending deadline facing the group. Which of the following responses would be classified as "irrelevant" using Sieburg and Larson's categories of confirming and disconfirming responses?
A. "Don't worry about it. It'll get done."
B. "Are there any other items of new business?"
C. "Yeah, that's a problem, but I'm really worried about getting this meeting over with."
D. "The fact that our deadline is approaching worries you?"


Answer: B

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