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Effective communication has the desired effects on the receiver.

A
T
B
F
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You will never experience a conflict so long as you only associate with other people who hold your same beliefs and principles.

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T
B
F
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A person who tries to embarrass others in class so he can feel better about himself is committing which of the following acts of violence?

A
bullying
B
hazing
C
gang violence
D
none of the above
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Restate the sentence, "You are not telling me what is going on!" to avoid assigning blame and make it a more neutral.

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Passive communicators do not care about others' feelings or thoughts.

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T
B
F
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Developing and improving communication skills will help ensure that messages are sent and received properly.

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T
B
F
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What is the benefit of using neutral arguments to express oneself while in a conflict?

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Conflicts arise when __________.

A
values differ or are questioned
B
power is used to manipulate
C
perceptions vary
D
all of the above
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Which of the following can influence a person's behavior toward committing an act of violence?

A
drugs or alcohol
B
mental or emotional issues he or she may be dealing with
C
what is seen or heard through the media
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements is BEST describes an abusive relationship?

A
An abusive partner will admit to the problem and change.
B
The abuse was probably just an accident and the abusive partner won't do it again.
C
The abuse will happen again regardless of how sorry the abuser seems to feel.
D
The abuse will stop when the abuser makes more money.
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Active listening includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
paraphrasing
B
clarifying
C
ignoring
D
empathizing
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Why do you think the ideal communication style is assertive communication?

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Passive communicators do all of the following EXCEPT:

A
do not make eye contact
B
tend to speak apologetically
C
stand up for themselves when needed
D
allow others to infringe on their rights
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How will you apply what you have learned about communication to develop better communication for yourself with teachers, family, or friends?

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What is the best way to answer the door when you are home alone? Give at least two important safety tips people should practice at home.

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