Communication author Virginia Satir calls __________ "the largest single factor determining the kinds of relationships [people make] with others."

A) romantic communication
B) physical health
C) family communication
D) emotional health

Virginia Satir, a notable figure in the field of family therapy, emphasized the importance of family communication as the most significant factor influencing the types of relationships individuals form with others. She believed that the communication patterns learned in the family set the stage for how people communicate in other relationships throughout their lives.