Which of the following responses represents disconfirming behavior?

a) “I think failure is a harsh prediction, what you really mean is there could be some problems.”
b) “While I appreciate your feelings and would feel the same in your shoes, I think there are other ways to address the issue.”
c) “Your assessment is accurate and I’d like to know more about how you made your analysis.”
d) All of these answers are correct.


ANS: a

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

When we are exposed to speakers with different views, we use ________ to focus on those ideas that

are consistent with our current thinking and to dismiss ideas that are inconsistent with our beliefs and values. Fill in the blanks with correct word

Communication & Mass Media

If you were using the Web to find topics, which of the following would NOT be a good possible source?

A) Preferred search engine B) Link for an educational institution C) Wikipedia D) PBS' website E) Bartleby

Communication & Mass Media

The ethical philosophy that is applied when the focus is on pleasure is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Communication & Mass Media

The individual who concluded that the body reacts to stress in 3 stages is

a. James C. McCroskey b. Hans Selye c. Robert Harper d. James Ellis

Communication & Mass Media