When you protect yourself or the institution you work for from verbal attack, the patient may feel the need to stop communicating. This is an example of the ineffective communication technique called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


defending

If you become defensive, the patient may feel the need to discontinue communication.

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