Question

Nicole heard a rumor: Her boyfriend Joseph was seen at the mall with her best friend. Nicole is afraid Joseph is going to break up with her. When Joseph comes over to visit, Nicole is visibly upset. However, when Joseph asks her if anything is bothering her, Nicole simple says: "Nothing is wrong." She refuses to talk with Joseph about why she is upset. This is an illustration of which roadblock? (A) silence(B) mind reading(C) different outlooks(D) tuning out

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) silence

Explanation:

This is an example of silence. This is a very common roadblock that appears when people need to have a difficult, awkward or emotional conversation. In these lines, we learn that Nicole is upset and worried about something. However, when Joseph attempts to talk to her, she wants to remain silent. This is usually not a constructive strategy, as silence is an obstacle for successful communication and will not be conducive to the couple solving their problems.