According to the text, which of the following theories or theoretical concepts was

discussed in order to explain why some people report that they enjoy frightening media?



a. uses and gratifications
b. the law of apparent reality
c. mood management theory
d. developmental theory
e. excitation transfer theory


e.

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Roger observed his manager charging personal long-distance calls to the company. Roger sent an anonymous letter about the incident to an outside board director. Roger:

A) is a whistle- blower. B) is an ethics officer. C) took a narrow stance on corporate social responsibility. D) is on an ethics committee.

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In nonverbal communication, no single signal, such as gestures, posture, eye contact, and movement carries much meaning. Instead, they should be considered together

A. True B. False

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Which factor contributed to the growth of CSR in the 1960s and 1970s?

a. investigations into corporate ethics scandals b. enactment of federal employment laws c. concerns about rapid globalization d. decline of philanthropic organizations

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Cultures high in the harmony dimension encourage people to blend ____________ with their social word.

a. mathematics b. religion c. politics d. nature

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