Supportive communication principles help people do all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A) engage in active listening
B) focus on joint problem solving to improve the state of a relationship
C) strengthen the instrumental ties that are inherent in personal relationships
D) avoid defensiveness
E) avoid disconfirmation

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Supportive communication principles are designed to enhance understanding, reduce defensiveness, and foster positive interactions. They do not specifically aim to strengthen the instrumental ties (practical or task-oriented aspects) in personal relationships, which is more about the functional aspects of relationships rather than the communicative support and understanding that these principles promote.

Supportive Communication Principles Help People Do All of the Following