Define compensatory awards. Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


Compensatory awards are used to help the plaintiff recover specific losses. For example, if a defamatory article caused the plaintiff to lose his or her job, then the court can grant a certain amount of money to the plaintiff to make up for his or her loss of income.

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Which of the following types of messages denies the value of a relational partner?

A. confirming B. interdependent C. rejection D. disconfirming

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In a public speaking context, which of the following is an example of external noise?

a. a stomach ache b. a crying baby c. a panic attack d. excitement over an upcoming date

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Explain the difference between listening and hearing

What will be an ideal response?

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A group of standards that offer guidance about the choices we make and explain why we behave as we

do is known as________________. A. morals. B. ethics. C. ethical communication. D. politics.

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