communication climate

What Are Defensive And Supportive Communication Climates?

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What Are Defensive And Supportive Communication Climates? The behaviors in defensive climates create an environment where communication is threatening. Behaviors in supportive climates create spaces where trust can develop. In a defensive climate, gestures intended to be calming and productive are likely to be perceived as strategic and superior. What are defensive communication climates? A

What Is The Difference Between Confirming And Disconfirming Communication?

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What Is The Difference Between Confirming And Disconfirming Communication? Confirmation- Messages sent to another that communicate they are valued by the sender. Disconfirmation- Messages sent to another that communicate they are not valued by the sender. What is Disconfirming in communication? Disconfirming messages say, “I don’t care about you,” “I don’t like you,” “You’re not