Using phrases such as "I'm worried that…" or "I'm wondering if…" before stating a consequence transmits the gravity of our concerns but in a way that is ______ threatening to the receiver

a. less
b. more
c. equally
d. not


a

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

After carefully observing thousands of students, Dr. O'Brien revealed to his colleagues that students with brown eyes are statistically more likely to write with pens instead of pencils

Although his colleagues did not question his statistics, they did suggest that a finding such as this lacked A) authenticity. B) validity. C) statistical measures. D) practical significance.

Psychology

According to Maslow, which disorder does not result from the failure to grow?

a. stunted person b. amoral person c. apathetic person d. adjusted person

Psychology

One approach to educating students who don't at first speak English is ________ education, in which adolescents are initially taught in their native language

A) bilingual B) extra-curricular C) English-immersion D) special needs

Psychology