Give an example of how the structure of a family can remain the same but the communication dynamics can change.

What will be an ideal response?


The people in the family—such as parents and children—can remain the same. But as parents grow older, they may become more dependent on the children, and the children (as adults) may become more responsible for the care of aging parents.

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Good listeners should do all of the following except ________

A) prepare for a learning experience B) concentrate on the message C) keep an open mind D) stay true to their own opinions

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Which of the following IS NOT true regarding research results comnparing the group support systems (GSS) with face-to-face (FtF) methods?

A. Face-to-face groups reported more satisfaction than GSS groups. B. Face-to-face groups showed higher levels of consensus and perceived quality. C. The use of GSS improves decision quality and depth of analysis. D. The use of GSS improves equality of participation.

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An important question to ask when conducting an ethics audit is:

A) Why do we need to be an ethical organization? B) Who cares if we are an ethical organization? C) How much money is there to be made by being ethical? D) All of the above E) None of the above

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Smiling may mean more than just that you are happy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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