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sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

The relationship between trust and communication is that

a. The more trusting you are, the more willing you are to disclose accurate, relevant and complete information about an issue.
b. The more trusting you are, the more you feel that you can safely withhold relevant information, without any harmful consequence.
c. The less trusting you are, the more self-protective you become, and thus the information you provide will be more accurate, relevant and complete.
d. The less trusting you are, the less likely you are going to have problems in your communication.

Question 2

Based on Deutsch's definition of trust, which of the following descriptions of Ron's behavior give the best example for trusting behavior?

a. When Sarah has a problem, Ron is willing to listen to her
b. When Sarah wants to go to the mall to do some shopping, Ron lends her his car
c. When Sarah tells Ron about her day, he tells her about what happened to him
d. When Sarah feels depressed, Ron assures her of how he likes her a lot.

jliusyl · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a. The more trusting you are, the more willing you are to disclose accurate, relevant and complete information about an issue.

Answer to Question 2

b. When Sarah wants to go to the mall to do some shopping, Ron lends her his car