A sentence such as "Let Debbie finish her point first, and then we'll hear other viewpoints" can help a group deal with a member whose disruptive behavior fits the description of a

a) loudmouth.
b) interrupter.
c) whisperer.
d) latecomer.
e) tension releaser.


ANS: b

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