________ refers to the temporary separation for a period of time from some relationships for the purpose of contemplation and spiritual renewal

Charlie is applying the model for improving interpersonal skills to become a better listener. He assesses reality by

A) conducting an Internet search of the feasibility of improving listening skills. B) observing how well interviewers on television listen to their guests. C) asking a few people how good his listening skills are right now. D) doing research on how well listening contributes to career success.

Abigail Jones is a sales executive at Orbit Bank in Brussels. She is the best performer on her team and often gets the highest number of corporate accounts for the company. However, she feels that she does not get sufficient credit for her hard work. During lunch, she says to her colleague, "I have been getting the largest accounts for the bank for the past eight months. Yet, my manager never acknowledges the kind of effort I put in to get these accounts." Which component of attitude is being demonstrated by Jones?

A) positive component B) cognitive component C) affective component D) behavioral component E) reflective component