In the workplace, Thomas is careful to complete tasks in a clear, direct fashion. His coworkers would tend to perceive his communication as

a. pushy.
b. demanding.
c. assertive.
d. domineering.


C

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a. David Sarnoff and William Paley. b. Lee de Forest and Edward R. Murrow. c. Vladimir Zworykin and Philo Farnsworth. d. Lee de Forest and David Sarnoff.

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In a study of siblings of children with serious illness or disability, Breyer and colleagues found

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Silence is valued over talk in most Asian cultures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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