Explain why the relational connection between the sender of a message and a receiver is sometimes less than obvious.

What will be an ideal response?


The relationships between people often are not openly expressed but subtly indicated or taken for granted in most communication. In such cases, the content and relational components of messages are not always easy to separate.

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To demonstrate charisma in a speech, __________.

A. demonstrate your fairness B. show your concern for today's values C. be enthusiastic D. show how different you are from your audience

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Conflict often stems from which of the following factors?

A) Time constraints, financial constraints, and excessive resources B) Financial constraints, open communication, and verbal aggressiveness C) Personal characteristics, faulty attributions, and ineffective communication D) Ineffective communication, incompatible goals, and independent behavior E) Genetic factors, environmental factors, and familial factors

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In one sense, all scientific argument is by

a. generalization. b. cause. c. sign. d. analogy.

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Which of the following is true about deception when using EMC?

A) Liars often use more first-person pronouns. B) Liars are more likely to use more negative terms like "not" and "never." C) Liars use more negative emotions words such as "sad" and "upset." D) Liars write longer, more exaggerated online personal essays.

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