Sometimes the best part of self-disclosing is just the feeling of "getting something off your chest," which could be described as what kind of benefit?

A. emotional release
B. reciprocity
C. enhancement of trust
D. assistance to others


Answer: A

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A story conveys to its readers what the governor said the previous day, and used a few more words than what the governor actually said. What kind of a quotation has the story used?

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A group of students is attempting to form a new political action group on campus. To succeed, they must prove that they have enough support from the campus community and gain the campus President's approval

The group consists of Jake, who worked in a Washington D.C. political lobby firm for three summers; Jada, who has been elected the group leader; and Elmo, who started the group and is the member that all other members know and like. The type of power that best characterizes Jake is _____. A. expert B. legitimate C. coercive D. referent

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Mass communication is a process in which

a. professional communicators using technological devices share messages over great distances to influence large audiences. b. unprofessional communicators using technological devices share messages over great distances to influence large audiences. c. communication is for the masses d. communication messages are personalized.

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