What communication strategy is most likely to result in reduced message clarity?
A. use of poor sentence structure
B. use of short words
C. use of vivid language
D. use of common words
Answer: A
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a. should have done more testing to determine the game’s effects b. should have foreseen that playing the game could cause someone to injure another person c. was negligent in manufacturing the game d. intentionally meant for game players to become aggressive and cause harm
During the 1930s, which studio was the most profitable and powerful?
a. Loews/MGM b. Warner Brothers c. Paramount d. RKO
A speaker relies on an outline to __________.
A. gather material B. check the organizational pattern C. research supporting material D. enhance language of the speech
When your best friend does you an unexpected favor, you interpret it as a sincere sign of friendship, but if a coworker does you the same favor, you are more likely to wonder whether he or she has an ulterior motive. This difference in interpretation is due to what influencing factor on interpretation?
A. Personal experience B. Knowledge of the individual C. Interaction construct D. Closeness of the relationship