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craiczarry

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Receiving a criticism in a way that can strengthen the relationship begins with
 
  A) defending your position.
  B) empathizing with your partner's concern.
  C) immediately venting your feelings of frustration.
  D) withdrawing so that you and your partner can calm down and resume discussion later.

Question 2

Edie is upset with Cletus because he made a comment that she isn't as slim as she used to be. Edie shrieks at Cletus, You jerk You always disrespect me And anyway, you're about twice the man I married According to the authors of your book, the mistake Edie made was _________
 
  A) not expressing negative emotions appropriately.
  B) not using I language.
  C) criticizing Cletus instead of making a complaint.
  D) All of the above.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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