In small group communication, what two types of communication occur? Provide a brief example of each

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Two types of communication in small groups are task communication and relational communication. Task communication might include discussions about specific projects, while relational communication has to do with maintaining interpersonal relationships. One might discuss ideas to solve a problem (task communication), while asking others' opinions to make sure everyone feels included (relational communication).

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a. Yes; they could cause a consumer boycott b. No; creativity should never be limited c. Yes; the media may choose not to run the ad d. Yes; they could cause a consumer boycott and the media may choose not to run the ad

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Why did the New York Times best-selling young-adult author John Green take 6 years between his novels The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down?

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Sounds in English that are unique and do NOT occur in some other languages are ________

A) many vowels B) only variations of the letters a and i C) the sounds of d, g, and th D) the sounds of l, r, and th

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__________ speaking is considered to be the "bread and butter"

of our daily communication. a. Special occasion b. Persuasive c. Informative d. Extemporaneous

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