d. Effective responses require practice and effort.
Explanation:
In order for us to systematically provide effective responses, we need practice and effort. Sometimes our instinct is not accurate, and the first reaction we have to a situation might not be the best one. Through practice and effort, we can strive to pick better words and express our feelings and opinions in more constructive ways.
The statement that is true is: Effective responses require practice and effort. The correct answer is option D. A response becomes effective when the person knows how to choose the right words that are appropriate to the given situation. It should be practiced in a way that the responses are flexible enough that can used in different situations. An effective response becomes beneficial in the situation when it is used correctly.