Question

Which of the following would be considered an instrumental need that can be met through communication?
A. Developing a romantic relationship with someone you find attractive
B. Convincing your roommate to turn off her music by midnight each night
C. Talking with your grandfather on the telephone after not speaking with him for a while
D. Consoling a friend whose relative has passed away

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Convincing your roommate to turn off her music by midnight each night

Explanation:

Instrumental needs consist of needs that are helpful for us in completing our everyday tasks and fulfill short and long term objectives. Fulfilling these objectives is a continuous communicative task, meaning that we use most of our time implementing communication for instrumental needs. By convincing your roommate to turn off her music every night, he/she will eventually do it automatically.