Discuss the role of “secret tests” in close relationships. Select five secret tests and briefly discuss the advantage and disadvantages of each strategy.

What will be an ideal response?


An analysis of asking-third-party tests, directness tests, triangle tests, separation tests, endurance tests, public presentation tests, and indirect suggestion tests.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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Compare and contrast the three models of communication presented in the textbook:

communication as action, communication as interaction, communication as transaction. Explain the basic components of each model and identify how each model is different and/or more realistic than the other models. What will be an ideal response

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