When a speaker is rated as being more attractive, it can have a positive influence on persuasive effectiveness by:

a. increasing liking which increases perceptions of credibility
b. increasing perceptions of expertise
c. increasing perceptions of similarity
d. increasing perceptions attitudinal similarity


a. increasing liking which increases perceptions of credibility

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According to Kara Alaimo, author of Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations, what is an effective approach for engaging in global PR?

a. form relationships with government and media officials b. comply with local traditions of paying for media coverage c. develop a PR strategy that can be implemented internationally d. create a PR strategy that reflects local customs and culture

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________ interrupting describes the practice of using interruptions to take control of the conversation.

A. Frequent B. Dominant C. Critical D. Competitive

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In his speech on gun control, Mike says, "The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment. If you allow our government to take that right away, it won't be long before they'll be taking away your freedom of speech or your right to vote!" Mike is committing what type of fallacy?

A. false-cause B. red herring C. slippery slope D. bandwagon appeal

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Interviews designed to gain information, insight, and perceptions about a place of work or education from someone who is leaving that place are called ____________________ interviews

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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