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?

Answer 1

Answer: D silence

Step-by-step explanation:

Silence can send a very strong message that something is wrong. It can symbolize hostility, lack of interest, boredom, or "war."

Sometimes, however, silence can mean the person is afraid.