Which of the following statements is true about the silent treatment?

A. It is very rarely used by couples within American culture.
B. It communicates that one person is angry and unwilling to discuss the situation or problem.
C. It demonstrates the basic simplicity of the process of communication.
D. It is the ultimate in noncommunication.


Answer: B

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Which of the following aspects of marriage and family would symbolic interactionists be most interested in studying?

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