According to Knapp and Vangelisti's stage model, relationship partners attempt to regain their unique identities in the
a. differentiating stage.
b. circumscribing stage.
c. stagnating stage.
d. avoiding stage.
e. terminating stage.
a
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Paraphrasing includes
a. rephrasing in order to communicate understanding. b. communicating the paraphrase in a tentative manner. c. asking for feedback . d. delivering the paraphrase in a nonjudgmental manner. e. All of the above
In terms of the "Communication in the Relationship Life-Cycle" combination model, bonding
a. is the phase that follows the initiation strategies. b. is a rehearsed question or comment designed to make a communicator appear attractive. c. deals with giving up some of what relational partners want so their ideas can be partially met. d. places emphasis on one dialectic need and ignoring or neglecting the opposite dialectic need. e . is a phase most associated with repair strategies.