Activity 1 KEY

Match each communication barrier to an appropriate example.

g 1. advising a. Don’t worry, that’s something he’ll probably outgrow.
d 2. anticipating b. I don’t think that’s really a problem for a child her age.
h 3. avoiding c. You are so smart, you’ll come up with something.
a 4. denying d. Knowing you, I’m sure you will want to try that again.
f 5. diagnosing e. I doubt that will be on her college entrance exam.
c 6. praising f. I think she does that to get your attention.
b 7. reassuring g. Try ignoring her when she does that.
e 8. teasing h. That’s probably a topic for another time.