Jeremy tells his mother that he's afraid he will fail his chemistry class. She recommends that he contact his professor immediately. Her advice is
A) typically feminine.
B) instrumental communication.
C) expressive communication.
D) mediated.

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The mother's advice is instrumental because she is providing a solution to Jeremy's problem by suggesting he contact his professor. There is no indication that her advice is gendered (feminine or masculine), expressive, or mediated.

Jeremy Tells His Mother That He's Afraid He Will Fail