When writers make errors, ______.
A. they make it harder for readers to trust them
B. they don’t really do any damage to their reputations
C. it has no effect on their publications
D. readers rarely notice
A. they make it harder for readers to trust them
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Some languages, called tonal languages, rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning. 2. Nonnative accents are associated with a wide range of negative stereotypes, including perceptions that the people who speak them are less intelligent, less loyal, less competent, and lower in social status. 3. Privacy in densely populated locations is often accomplished affectively rather than physiologically. 4. The United States is regarded as a high-contact culture, whereas many Asian countries are considered moderate contact.
The perspective on communication research that is vulnerable and willing to question itself and willing to accept multiple, sometime conflicting, truths is represented by which of the following terms?
A. Elocution B. Postmodernity C. Aristotelian D. Intersubjective
You're deciding on a speech topic, but need some information from your audience. Ratherthan asking them to divulge their opinions out loud on a couple of topics, you design a short questionnaire
The questionnaire asks whether a person agrees or disagrees with a series of statements regarding various topics. What form of survey are you using? a. a formal audience analysis survey using open-ended questions b. an informal audience analysis survey using closed-ended questions c. a formal audience analysis survey using closed-ended questions d. an informal audience analysis survey using open-ended questions
Liking
A) the extent to which the supervisor believes that the subordinate will be able to perform the assigned tasks with little or no difficulty B) getting the subordinate to perform as a fully functioning organizational member C) any communication that indicates interpersonal warmth and closeness D) an overt form of influence where desired outcomes are fully disclosed E) messages and behaviors used to preserve an acceptable and lasting relational state. F) any communication between organizational members that implicitly or explicitly provides task guidance, personal evaluation, or other guidance G) attentive, friendly, and relaxed H) mutual affection the leader and member have for each other based primarily on interpersonal attraction I) inattentive, unfriendly, and unrelaxed J) those that attempt to gain relational rewards by explaining or justifying the actor's position and attitude K) a disguised attempt at upward influence L) an influence technique that uses either open influence or clearly stated outcomes