According to interpersonal researchers Stacy Young and Amy Bippus, a hurtful message is likely to produce the most emotional pain when __________.

A. it is delivered with humor
B. it is perceived as unintentional and delivered with humor
C. it perceived as intentional and delivered without humor
D. it is perceived as unintentional

Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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To translate ‘democracy’ or ‘freedom’ from one language into another may cause problems because different cultures may interpret them differently. Which type of translation problem does this example illustrate?

A. Conceptual equivalence. B. Experiential equivalence C. Idiomatic equivalence. D. Vocabulary equivalence.

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