You are most likely to listen BEST when
A) you are worried.
B) you believe the speaker's message does not concern you.
C) you are distracted by a project that is due the next day.
D) you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.
Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because
A) you risk hurting the other person.
B) you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.
C) you might find out more about the other person than you really wish to know.
D) it allows you to tell stories about others without their knowledge or consent.
Steve and Janelle are friends. When they meet weekly for coffee, they greet each other with a hug. This is an example of
A) betrayal of their partners.
B) nonverbal communication.
C) physical compatibility.
D) sexual intimacy.
Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT
A) learn to accept his imperfections.
B) be open to discussing his sexual past.
C) select a safe, comfortable place for the conversation.
D) blame his parents for his imperfections.
Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support?
A) Eduardo hands his sister a tissue as she tearfully informs their mother that she and her boyfriend have broken up.
B) Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.
C) Eduardo tells his sister that a majority of relationships don't work out.
D) Eduardo reminds his sister how quickly she bounced back from her last break-up.
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