In terms of emotional support strategies, what is the goal of person-centered messages?

a. to communicate your intentions clearly so that the other person knows you want to be helpful and supportive
b. to protect the other person's self-esteem
c. to encourage and praise the other person
d. to help the other person develop a deeper understanding of the problem so they take on the task of solving or coping with it
e. to intensify the perceived sincerity of your response by emphasizing your desire to help solve the problem for the other person

d

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Which cultural dimension would be characterized by the following components:

(1) subordinates should be consulted; (2) privileges and status symbols are frowned upon, (3) parents treat their children as equals, and (4) teachers expect students to express their opinions in class? a. individualism b. collectivism c. polychronic d. low power distance e. high power distance

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Quasi-experimental designs use random assignment to create equivalent groups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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