List the assumptions functional theory makes

What will be an ideal response?


The functional theory assumes that groups want to make good decisions and focuses on ways to
improve a group's functional communication. It also assumes that the group has all the necessary
information and resources needed, as well as the communicative and thinking ability to do the best
job.

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Recent research shows that people who are able to self-disclose __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Psychology suggests that because of the _________ the conclusion is important because listeners often remember what is said at the beginning and end of a talk rather than what comes in between.

a. primacy effect b. recency effect c. primacy-recency effect d. None of the choices is correct.

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Constitutive rules __________

a. determine who speaks first in an interaction b. define what a particular communication means or stands for c. regulate interaction d. are examples of phatic communication e. are mostly inappropriate means of starting arguments

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Which of the following statements about syllogisms is FALSE?

A. A syllogism has a major premise. B. A syllogism has a minor premise. C. A syllogism has three parts. D. A syllogism has a subjective premise.

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