Jim and Susan are getting a divorce, and they have been going to court to obtain a custody settlement. Jim suddenly realizes that his fight for the children has more to do with hurting Susan than with the children's well-being (they both are good parents to the children). Jim is portraying which stage in the forgiveness process?

A. The strand of commitment
B. The strand of forbearance
C. The strand of empathy
D. The strand of interaction
E. The strand of truth


Answer: B

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All of the following are ethical concerns of persuasive speaking EXCEPT

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What will be an ideal response?

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According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

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