The dean of nursing criticizes a faculty member about views on academic freedom. The faculty member states, "Are you upset because I believe in academic freedom or because you don't?"
The faculty member is using which technique to promote assertive behavior?
A. Standing up for one's basic human rights
B. Delaying assertively
C. Inquiring assertively
D. Responding assertively with irony
ANS: C
This response reflects the use of inquiring assertively. Inquiring assertively is an attempt to seek additional information about critical statements.
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1. "We need to clearly define the nature of the conflict." 2. "I will evaluate the outcomes of our strategies on a monthly basis." 3. "Let's create a time line for the implementation of our strategies." 4. "Hopefully, each group can understand each other's perceptions of the issue."
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a. S1 and S2 b. S3 and S4 c. Murmur d. Physiologic splitting
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A) above the head. B) folded over the chest. C) at the sides. D) horizontal.
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A. dividing in half the total time the drug produces an effect B. dividing in half the user's age C. noting the time it takes for the concentration to decline by half D. a combination of the above