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When the attitude of the communicator towards self is positive but towards others it is negative, the communicator is said to be?

ASelf-confident
BLacking in self-confidence and authenticity
CSelf-conceited ✓ Correct
DCommunicating without confidence and without optimism
Correct answer: (C) Self-conceited
Explanation

A communicator whose attitude toward the self is positive but toward others is negative is self conceited, inflated about the self while dismissive of listeners.

This stance carries an I am fine, you are not attitude, breeding arrogance and poor rapport with the receiver.

Being self confident would require positive regard for both self and others, so it does not fit a negative view of others.

Lacking self confidence and authenticity describes a negative view of the self, the reverse of the positive self regard here.

Communicating without confidence and without optimism paints a doubly negative stance, unlike this mix of high self and low other regard.

Balanced communicators hold positive attitudes toward both parties, the healthy I am fine, you are fine position.

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