Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. It is not important for the medical assistant to develop strong communication skills. 
2. The communication cycle is formed as the source sends a message to the receiver and the receiver responds to the message. 
3.  Understanding human growth and development has no effect on your communication skills, such as patient education, with patients of all age groups, cultures, and religions. 
4. If a medical assistant discovers that an external community resource is needed for a patient, the medical assistant can arrange for services without discussing the patient's needs with the physician. 
5. It is not normal to have stress at work, so it is important to learn how to manage or reduce stress. 


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. False

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