The _______ climate is most likely to contribute to defensiveness because we feel the listener's judgment has been imposed on us.
A) confirming
B) supportive
C) neutral
D) disconfirming

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The disconfirming climate is most likely to contribute to defensiveness because it implies a lack of regard or invalidation of the person's feelings or opinions, making one feel judged or dismissed.

The _______ Climate Is Most Likely to Contribute to Defensiveness