Discuss sex ratio at birth as an indicator of sex discrimination.
What will be an ideal response?
The World Economic Forum report examined the sex ratio at birth to measure infanticide. The World Factbook estimates sex ratio at birth worldwide at 1.03 males to 1 female. Countries with a sex ratio at birth greater than 1.1 males to 1 female include Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and India. The high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries can be attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons.
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Tony and Anna seem content in their dating relationship: Tony decides which restaurants they will eat at, while Anna chooses the movies they see. Together, they decide how many evenings a week they will see each other and for how long. This aspect of their relationship demonstrates the satisfaction of which need?
A. need to feel worthwhile B. need for inclusion C. need to belong D. need for control
Define and describe a "euphemism."
What will be an ideal response?
Officer Russel gave a speech on how to properly respond to emergency phone calls. During the speech, Russel repeated or restated important points, used guide phrases, and used internal summary transitions. In doing so, Russel followed which guideline for informative speaking?
A. Vary the levels of abstraction. B. Focus on your audience. C. Make the information easy to remember. D. Focus on your audience.
Shawna and Darrel have been assigned to figure out the best date to schedule their annual class dance and party. Shawna wants to establish an ongoing positive communication relationship with Darrel, but it seems as though he is only interested in arriving at a solution to the question at hand. This is probably because Darrel employs which type of listening style?
A. critical B. task-oriented C. analytical D. relational