When is a person more likely to expose themselves to information that does not support his or her viewpoint?

a. When there is a high level of dissonance is high
b. When there is a high level or perceived utility of the information
c. When there is a high level of consonance
d. When there is a high level of salience


b. When there is a high level or perceived utility of the information

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Which of the following behaviors is representative of primary tension?

a. Several members may speak at the same time. b. Members are noisy and dynamic. c. Members sit up, lean forward, and squirm in their seats. d. Members engage in irrelevant small talk. e. Members express their opinions and openly disagree with one another.

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Body image is a product of

A. self-concept. B. personality. C. cultural norms. D. somatyping. E. artists' paintings.

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The thesis of the speech focuses on the response that the speaker wants from his or her audience

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In 2003 the Supreme Court clarified the decision cited in the previous question by holding that cross-burning is not protected by the First Amendment if it can be shown that it was intended to intimidate anyone. The 2003 case:

a) R.A.V. v. St. Paul; b) Virginia v. Black; c) Wisconsin v. Mitchell; d) Scheidler v. National Organization for Women; e) Ward v. Rock Against Racism.

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