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tsand2 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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.

Question 2

I really wish that my supervisor would realize and acknowledge all the things I do well. In nursing, this has been identified as a problem. Which statement is part of the solution? Focus on:

a. New staff.
b. Care assignments with which the individual is not familiar.
c. Making corrections.
d. The strengths of the individual rather than the weaknesses.

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The research of Rath (2007) included many recommendations, one of which was that focusing on mediocre behaviors and on a person's weaknesses will not lead to excellence. Focusing on weaknesses tends to decrease the appreciation, and thus the acknowledgements.