A proposition of fact advocates verifiable facts that cannot be refuted.

Harry often sees his friend James practicing basketball. Impressed by his shots, Harry asks him if he would like to play for the school team with him. However, James is less certain of his own talent. He tells Harry that he doesn’t think of himself as a great player and that his lack of experience will probably weigh the team down. In this scenario, James’s perception about himself can be attributed to _____.

a. prejudice b. incongruence c. scripted differences d. discrimination

Which of the following statements is true of constructive criticism?

a. It is based on empathy and a desire to make one understand the impact of his or her behavior. b. It can be offered without permission because it is constructive. c. It involves praising a person with no effort to change. d. It is usually prefaced with where a person went wrong.