“My father was verbally abusive all the time when I was a kid, so I barely notice it when someone else is,” says Makenzie. Childhood conflict caused Makenzie to become ______ to verbal aggression as an adult.

a. averse
b. hypersensitive
c. desensitized
d. immune


c. desensitized

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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a) Affinity techniqu b) Delphi technique c) Silent brainstorming d) Electronic brainstorming

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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