Tamara and her husband disagree about having children: he wants them and she doesn't. But Tamara is sure that if they just talk about it, the conflict can be easily resolved. In this situation, Tamara seems to believe which myth about communication?

A. Communication is reversible.
B. Quantity means quality.
C. Meaning is in the words we use.
D. Communication is a cure-all.


Answer: D

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