Homer wrote: What is an 'eductive comm cycle?' Can't we find a better word than this for it? ACW: The 'eductive comm cycle' is: Asking a question someone can understand. Getting an answer, you can understand. Acknowledging the someone in such away that they know they have been understood. This increases understanding and thus increases ARC. The increase of ARC usually means a rise in tone level. I use the term 'eductive comm cycle' in business and schools. It could also be called "the educing comm cycle." The reason for this is that the root word is Educe. Educators and CEO's have big cognitions when this word is cleared on them. You can also point out that Socrates, et al, were masters of the use of the 'eductive comm cycle.' Using a word based on an exact dictionary definition, that is also defining one of the abilities of a Master Teacher gives almost instant acceptance in these fields. CEO's and School Principals recognize today that a major part of their hat is mentoring and coaching. Main Entry: educe Pronunciation: i-'düs also -'dyüs Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): educed; educ·ing Etymology: Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead -- more at TOW Date: 1603 1 : to bring out (as something latent) 2 : DEDUCE - educ·ible /-'dü-s&-b&l also -'dyü-/ adjective - educ·tion /-'d&k-sh&n/ noun synonyms EDUCE, EVOKE, ELICIT, EXTRACT, EXTORT mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved. EDUCE implies the bringing out of something potential or latent . EVOKE implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory . ELICIT usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response . EXTRACT implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information . EXTORT suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly .