All of the following are concepts identified by Berger and Calabrese as being related to uncertainty EXCEPT

A. argumentativeness
B. verbal output
C. information seeking
D. self-disclosure


Answer: A

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1. Since ancient times, an advocate’s character has been linked to his or her persuasiveness. 2. A speaker’s dynamism can be appropriate in one situation but not in another situation. 3. Advocates who appear self-centered in their interests tend to have difficulty gaining their audience’s trust. 4. Generally, audiences are not very concerned that advocates are trustworthy. 5. “Straight talkers” are often persuasive because the style appears trustworthy.

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The written word resulted in the development of a. complex sets of knowledge

b. a blurring of sender/receiver. c. symbolism. d. new science.

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What is “fake news?”

A. exaggerated news that is presented in a satirical form B. news that is false because of either error or deliberate fabrication C. news that a media critic doesn’t like D. all of these

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Which supporting detail for the main point "social media functions" is written in parallel grammatical structure?

A. "Entertainment is a function." B. "Making friends and establishing relationships are major functions." C. "The social media function is to inform." D. "Social media entertains."

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