Val, a nurse, feels embarrassed when she gets an angry response after asking a doctor she is working with at the hospital a question. She apologizes profusely and believes she has done something wrong. What communication misconception best explains the error in Val's thinking?
A)Meanings are in words.
B)A single event causes another's reaction.
C)Communication can solve all problems.
D)Successful communication always involves shared understanding.

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Val's misconception lies in believing that her single action (asking a question) is the direct and sole cause of the doctor's angry response. This overlooks other potential factors influencing the doctor's reaction, such as the doctor's personal stress, misunderstanding, or unrelated frustrations.

Val, a Nurse, Feels Embarrassed When She Gets an Angry