Ruthman (2008) has identified a number of communication skills that may be used to enhance communication. Some of these have already been discussed such as confronting and clarifying
Which of the following are some of these additional communication skills? a. focusing
b. commenting
c. using silence
d. using disagreement
e. conveying acceptance
f. asking nonrelated questions
A, C, E
Ruthman (2008) noted a number of skills that are important for communication. Some of these skills are: 1) focusing; 2) using silence; 3) conveying acceptance (not using disagreement); 4) asking related questions (not nonrelated questions); 5) reassuring; 6) supporting; and 7) open-ended questioning.
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