Researchers Vangelisti and Crumley found that, in general, informative messages that invoke pain, such as "I don't love you anymore," have less of a negative impact than an accusation or comment about someone's abilities.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Jake started his talk by explaining that he understood how the audience felt because he had also gone through a life-threatening illness as a child. What purpose does his introduction serve?

A. gaining attention B. creating a favorable response toward the topic C. creating a favorable response toward the speaker D. clarifying the purpose of thesis

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Walther's SIP theory describes _ through online communication.

A) self-image construction B) relationship development C) self-concept development D) relationship maintenance

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Recent studies reveal that 50 percent of all "speech acts" in a sample of employment interviews were ________.

A. applicant answers B. declarative statements C. employer questions D. employer answers

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