Trust is an important aspect of helping relationships, therapeutic communications, and the positive communications model. Which statement does not involve or define trust? Trust:
a. Involves decisions to manipulate situations to gain advantage over another.
b. Is the basis by which leaders facilitate the activities and progress of a team.
c. Is low among members and leaders in poorly performing teams.
d. Involves what we say and not necessarily what we do.
ANS: A
Trust is high in high-performing teams and involves not consciously taking advantage of others and behaving in a way that inspires trust. It is the basis by which leaders facilitate the activities and progress of a team.
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