Bernardo keeps nagging his relational partner, Simone, about how messy she is around the house. He thinks that if he puts enough pressure on Simone, she'll keep a cleaner house. Which relational tension is reflected in this example?

A. autonomy versus connection
B. power versus empowerment
C. acceptance versus change
D. comparable views of intimacy


C

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According to the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication,

questions of right and wrong arise whenever people communicate. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Davis (Vietnamese American) and Bill (White American) are roommates but they never consider themselves as friends

Davis thinks that Bill is rude that he directly criticizes how messy Davis's room is and how lazy Davis is even in front of friends of Davis. On the other hand, Bill thinks that Davis is hard to get along because Davis never tells what he really thinks or what he really wants. The challenge they face is: a. Different definition of friendship b. Different communication style c. Stereotype d. Discrimination

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According to the Layers of Diversity graphic in your text, there are three levels of diversity in every group. Which of the following dimensions is included in the third (external) dimension?

a) Personality and values b) Race and age c) Physical characteristics and abilities d) Education and religion e) Sexual orientation

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