If the cost of a relationship is greater than the rewards, the relationship will grow

Ideological criticism regards media texts as innocent sources of pleasurable entertainment

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Cultivating an attitude of respect for others can improve verbal communication skills. 2. I-messages acknowledge others’ positions. 3. You-messages place responsibility, and sometimes blame, on others. 4. The skillful use of levels of specificity is shown by being specific at all times. 5. Exploring nuances that might be more descriptive of the behavior can help combat extreme labeling.