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COMM 450 EXAM 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
According to the authors of the text, "one of the best descriptions
of defensive communication was written by Jack Gibb in 1961. It
is so useful we suggest you memorize the categories." According
to the categories he proposed, which is the defense reducing
category for EVALUATION? - correct answer -Description
Use neutral or non blaming language
According to the authors of the text, "One of the best descriptions
of defensive communication was written by Jack Gibb in 1961. It
is so useful we suggest you memorize the categories." According
to the categories he proposed, which is the defense reducing
category for SUPERIORITY? - correct answer -Equality
say: "I feel strongly about this, what is your experience"
According to the authors of the text, "One of the best descriptions
of defensive communication was written by Jack Gibb in 1961. It
is so useful we suggest you memorize the categories." According
to the categories he proposed, which is the defense reducing
category for NEUTRALITY? - correct answer -Empathy
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When a relationship continues to circle around to more and more
damaging results, the interaction becomes self-perpetuating. This
is an example of ___________ - correct answer -escalatory spiral
Casting an attack on another person, stating that he/she is the
problem, is which one of John Gottman's "4 Horseman of the
Apocalypse"? - correct answer -criticism
Which one of John Gottman's "4 Horseman of the Apocalypse"
communication pattern stems from a desire to protect oneself
from pain, fear, personal responsibility, or new information? -
correct answer -defensiveness
Which one of John Gottman's "4 Horseman of the Apocalypse"
communicates that an individual receiving the communication
from another is not "there," such as glancing away, concealing
thoughts, and withdrawal.. This person may not respond verbally,
but their thoughts are very active and their heart-rate has
increased. - correct answer -stonewalling
COMM 450 EXAM 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
According to the authors of the text, "one of the best descriptions
of defensive communication was written by Jack Gibb in 1961. It
is so useful we suggest you memorize the categories." According
to the categories he proposed, which is the defense reducing
category for EVALUATION? - correct answer -Description
Use neutral or non blaming language
According to the authors of the text, "One of the best descriptions
of defensive communication was written by Jack Gibb in 1961. It
is so useful we suggest you memorize the categories." According
to the categories he proposed, which is the defense reducing
category for SUPERIORITY? - correct answer -Equality
say: "I feel strongly about this, what is your experience"
According to the authors of the text, "One of the best descriptions
of defensive communication was written by Jack Gibb in 1961. It
is so useful we suggest you memorize the categories." According
to the categories he proposed, which is the defense reducing
category for NEUTRALITY? - correct answer -Empathy
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When a relationship continues to circle around to more and more
damaging results, the interaction becomes self-perpetuating. This
is an example of ___________ - correct answer -escalatory spiral
Casting an attack on another person, stating that he/she is the
problem, is which one of John Gottman's "4 Horseman of the
Apocalypse"? - correct answer -criticism
Which one of John Gottman's "4 Horseman of the Apocalypse"
communication pattern stems from a desire to protect oneself
from pain, fear, personal responsibility, or new information? -
correct answer -defensiveness
Which one of John Gottman's "4 Horseman of the Apocalypse"
communicates that an individual receiving the communication
from another is not "there," such as glancing away, concealing
thoughts, and withdrawal.. This person may not respond verbally,
but their thoughts are very active and their heart-rate has
increased. - correct answer -stonewalling
