The phenomenon of someone believing that others are affected by the media, but they are immune, is called the:

a. gatekeepers
b. third person effect

c. misguided majority
d. agenda setting
e. media impact


b

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Communication research indicates that in most situations __________.

A. we spend less of our time communicating nonverbally than verbally B. verbal messages are more contextual in nature than nonverbal messages C. our verbal messages carry more meaning than our nonverbal messages D. our nonverbal messages carry more meaning than our verbal messages

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The Internet, including e-mail, is credited with much of the success the ICBL's campaign against landmines. Do you feel the group could have been as successful without these communications tools? How could it have been done without the Internet?

What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. High context cultures value messages that are explicit. 2. Low context cultures value messages that are explicit. 3. The cultural dimension of masculinity versus femininity considers the distance between ordinary people and power brokers. 4. The cultural dimension of power distance refers to cultural norms around indulgence rather than a stricter orientation. 5. The BRIC nations include Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

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Martin Ritt once said, "It is possible to survive making films that basically represent who you are and what you are about." ___

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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