Charles Derber's research shows that most conversations are a:
A)competition for attention
B)competition for control
C)command and control issue
D)dramaturgical struggle
E)macrostructural process

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Charles Derber's research, particularly highlighted in his book "The Pursuit of Attention: Power and Ego in Everyday Life," suggests that most conversations are a competition for attention. He argues that in social interactions, individuals often compete to be the focus of attention, leading to conversational dynamics where participants vie to steer the conversation towards themselves or their interests.

Charles Derber's Research Shows That Most Conversations Are A