What is the term used for when patients sometimes delay telling the real reason for their need of a medical examination until the provider is getting ready to leave the room?

People who overreact to their need for inclusion in a group tend to _________

A. dominate the social conversation with stories about themselves B. try to control others C. tend to be silent observers D. tend to play the central negative role E. tend to play the information provider

Which of the following is an example of phatic communication? Only in interpersonal contact do we use ______ or what is also known as idiomatic communication.

a. “Don’t beat around the bush.” b. “Hey, what’s up?” c. “We’re sorry for his passing.” d. “Thanks for thinking of me!”