Kareem and Haidy have been engaged for two years, but they have been arguing a lot for the past six months because they have different long-term goals. When Haidy tries to break off the engagement, Kareem insists they try couples' counseling first. He is sure that if they just work on their communication skills, they can stay together. After a few weeks of counseling, Haidy still chooses to end the engagement, despite the open communication they experienced in the counseling sessions. Kareem is surprised, thus showing he most likely believes which communication myth?
A. Communication is inherently good.
B. Communication will solve any problem.
C. Everyone is a communication expert.
D. Communication can break down.
Answer: B
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hateful things to each other, yet Curt dares not leave the table. Feeling trapped and uncomfortable, he stares down at his plate counting peas. Which defense mechanism is Curt demonstrating? A) avoidance B) psychological withdrawal C) distancing D) reaction formation
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A __________ premise is a statement placing a person, an event, or a condition into a general class
Fill in the blanks with correct word
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