Question

Darin saw his cousin, malika, talking to a girl he had been interested in. later, he asked malika if the girl was involved in a relationship with anyone. what type of strategy was darin using to gather information about the girl?

Answer 1

The type of strategy that Darin is using to gather information about the girl is active. The active strategy in communication is a way of manipulating the environment by which he engages to asking his cousin in regards to the girl that he likes rather than just observing (passive strategy) and engaging in a face to face interaction (interactive strategy).