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

1. Expectancy violations theory suggests context plays a role in our expectations for communication.
2. Uncertainty reduction theory predicts people are more likely to reciprocate during times of greater certainty.
3. Being a feminist might cause you to avoid gender-neutral language.
4. Anxiety/uncertainty management theory suggests that when in-group members perceive they have power, anxiety about communicating with cultural strangers lessens.
5. Organizational identification and control theory suggests cohesion can function as a means of controlling employees.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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a. True b. False

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