Author Question: Carla's date seems to be eager to show her that he is in charge, accomplished, and a high-status ... (Read 136 times)

ETearle · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Carla's date seems to be eager to show her that he is in charge, accomplished, and a high-status person who is always right. He is setting up a barrier to communication with Carla by

a. putting her on the defensive.
b. verbal bushwhacking.
c. pseudolistening.
d. ensuring she will not go out with him again.

Question 2

Cora is on her first date with Bret. She is very concerned that he like her and that she can get over her last relationship that did not go well. She is so concerned that she often doesn't really hear what Bret is saying. Cora's barrier to effective communication is her

a. self-preoccupation. c. defensiveness.
b. communication apprehension. d. ambushing.