Which skill emphasizes that communication becomes clear through the use of techniques such as restating and questioning?
a. clarifying
b. confronting
c. commenting
d. attending
A
The communication skill of clarifying involves techniques to ensure that the communication message was clear and received correctly. Clarifying involves the use of restating and questioning which can be used in responding as well as clarifying the content of the message.
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