Julie criticizes her boyfriend for his political views and is trying to convince him that he is wrong. He responds by rolling his eyes and leavingthe room. This is an example of the _____ communication pattern

a.negative reciprocity
b.insecure attachment
c.demand–withdrawal
d.blaming


Answer: c

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Segregation in the South was a forced form of _______.

a. marginalization. b. assimilation. c. integration. d. separation.

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The primary reasons why "The Simpsons" is made in an elementary graphic style are ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Sarah's self-esteem has been shattered since she lost her job four months ago. Reappraising the event as an opportunity to find a new career can help her alter the debilitating emotion that prevents her from effective functioning.

a. true b. false

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Which statement does NOT apply to the semantic triangle?

A. The differences in interpretation lie in a word's denotative rather than connotative meaning. B. In its three corners, the semantic triangle portrays three necessary elements for identifying the meaning in language. C. If several listeners hear the same word, they might attribute the same denotative meaning to it but attribute different connotative meanings. D. The semantic triangle illustrates the relationship between words and their denotative and connotative meanings.

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