In relation to the media, how does social comparison function? How does this differ from what we learned about social comparison in interpersonal communication?
What will be an ideal response?
? As we watch television we compare ourselves to television personalities, or guests on talk shows and either feel better about ourselves because we are not like them or work to emulate them by eating right, working out, or working on personality traits.
? In interpersonal communication we compare ourselves to our friends, coworkers or acquaintances. The concept is similar but it is executed differently.
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Sharon tells Rebecca about a time when she cheated on a test. Rebecca discloses that she once helped some classmates steal an answer sheet. Identify and explain the principle of self-disclosure Sharon and Rebecca are exhibiting.
What will be an ideal response?
Jack used Internet sources for his informative speech about gun control. However, his over-reliance on the National Rifle Association site caused his speech to be slanted in one direction, rather than presenting multiple sides of the issue
Which of the six criteria for evaluating Internet sources did Jack ignore? A) objectivity B) accuracy C) usability D) accountability
According to your textbook, when you listen to an informative speech in order to understand the speaker's ideas, you are engaged in ________ listening.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A speaker who argues that lack of sleep will result in relationship problems and poor grades is reasoning from
A) specific instances. B) causes and effects. C) sign. D) ethical proof.