Arnie and Annie are having trouble managing the tension in their relationship. Annie uses sarcasm and ambiguous statements to deal with it. Which strategy is Annie using to manage the tension?
A. selection
B. neutralization
C. disqualification
D. separation
C. disqualification
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Which of the following statements is not true of a positive, dialogical climate?
A. The choice of language advances the goals of the group. B. The language breaks down barriers. C. The language disconfirms people. D. The language encourages ethical analysis and choice. E. None of the above (all are true)
Early in development, a successful team must:
A. Identify vision, mission, and purpose B. Identify the members who will most likely hold the team back C. Seek to avoid risky behavior until they are more settled and stable D. Avoid making a commitment to anything
Choose the research term that describes how the research study was executed.
A. Discussion section B. Literature review C. Method section D. Results section
In which instance is Mia most likely functioning in a low-power-distance culture?
A. Mia feels that it is her right to question her professor in class if she does not agree. B. Mia faces pressure to choose her mate from within her social class. C. Mia uses direct language with her friends and tells them what she thinks; she does not "beat around the bush." D. Mia believes that her employer should make all decisions, which she follows without question.