The theory that suggests that all people adapt their behavior to others to some extent is __________.

A. other-orientation
B. uncertainty reduction
C. social decentering
D. communication accommodation


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In the United States, ______.

a. obscenity is protected under the First Amendment b. obscenity is not protected under the First Amendment c. obscenity is protected under the First Amendment in print media but not broadcast media d. indecency is not protected under the First Amendment in print media

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Another name for Thurstone Scale is:

a) Discrete interval scale b) Equal-appearing interval scale c) Monotonic interval scale d) Continuous interval scale

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Dante is giving a speech at his company's yearly holiday party. He has prepared a few jokes that he would like to use, but he does not know if he should. Which of the following would best indicate that telling the jokes is a good idea?

A. The audience looks relaxed and is smiling. B. The party is more than half over. C. The food has been served and the waiters have departed. D. The audience looks impatient or hostile.

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