Teneesha's friend asks her to type a research paper for her, but Teneesha does not have time. The friend keeps asking and does not seem to want to take "no" for an answer. Which of the following is the best assertive response?

a. Teneesha needs only to say, "No means NO!"
b. Teneesha can avoid physical contact with the friend until the term paper deadline
has passed.
c. Teneesha can use the broken record technique to respond to her friend's many
requests.
d. Teneesha should just give in and type the paper to save the friendship.
e. Teneesha should find a new friend who does not bother her with so many requests

c

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