___ develops when listeners and speakers behave disrespectfully and inhibit the free expression of ideas.

A. Ethnocentrism
B. A defensive communication climate
C. A bias
D. A monologue

Answer: B. A defensive communication climate

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PEC cards ready to use by Monday". Unsure of the technical language, Elizabeth said, "Are you saying that you would like me to ?nd ten pictures of my son displaying ten different emotions and laminate them by Monday?" What listening technique did Elizabeth use to help con?rm that she understood Cara's message correctly? A) paraphrasing B) listening C) interpreting D) questioning

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What cue is Eleanor giving the audience when she says, "Finally, we have talked about several ways to organize your kitchen to make cooking easier and now it's your turn to try."?

A. signaling the end B. summarizing the main ideas C. making a personal reference D. making a final appeal

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