When Manny compliments Matthew on his great oral presentation, Matthew replies, "It was nothing, anyone could have done that." Matthew's response to Manny's compliment is an example of __________

a) minimizing
b) retracting
c) apologizing
d) accepting

Answer: a

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This purpose or motive of communication involves?trying to change the attitudes and behaviors of others

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