Which Satir communication block is described as 'The act of pointing outwards when an issue creates stress'?

Which Satir communication block is described as 'The act of pointing outwards when an issue creates stress'?

• A. Placating
• B. Irrelevance
• C. Responsible Analyzer
• D. Blaming

Answer: (D)

Satir's communication blocks are patterns people slip into under stress to cope with vulnerability in dialogue. When stress hits, some individuals direct the tension outward by accusing others or assigning fault to someone else—that is blaming. This outward redirection protects the sender from feeling responsible and helps maintain a sense of control. That’s why this option fits the description. Placating aims to please others to ease tension, irrelevance distracts from the issue, and computing relies on detached, overly rational analysis rather than blaming others. Recognizing blaming helps clients own their part of the issue and communicate more openly.

Satir's communication blocks are patterns people slip into under stress to cope with vulnerability in dialogue. When stress hits, some individuals direct the tension outward by accusing others or assigning fault to someone else—that is blaming. This outward redirection protects the sender from feeling responsible and helps maintain a sense of control. That’s why this option fits the description. Placating aims to please others to ease tension, irrelevance distracts from the issue, and computing relies on detached, overly rational analysis rather than blaming others. Recognizing blaming helps clients own their part of the issue and communicate more openly.