If a group asks its organization what form its final product is to take, for example: a report, a blueprint, or a recommendation, the group is attempting to understand its

A. freedom.
B. charge.
C. operating area.
D. function.
E. focus.


Answer: B

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Learning how to communicate in an assertive manner

a. will increase the instances of boundary violation that occur knowingly or unknowingly. b. will help us to set and maintain our boundaries and enable us to withstand others' attempts to violate them. c. will help us to stand up for our needs, rights, and wants at the expense of others. d. is a reflection of passivity or deference to others in our lives. e. None of the above

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Grace began her presentation by saying, "Every time I go to the grocery store, I see someone parked illegally in the handicapped parking area." What type of supporting material is she using?

A. direct observation B. example C. testimony D. common knowledge

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Which of the following is an effective guideline for communicating about identities?

a. If you have not spoken to someone in a few years, assume that his or her identity has not changed over the span of time. b. It is safe to assume that there is one way to perform a particular identity, so you should communicate as such. c. You should be aware of how you communicate to someone because it can create self-fulfilling prophecies. d. You should not worry about how you talk about or to someone because it will not affect how that person performs his or her identity.

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According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a ________ with the speaker.

A. feedback loop B. situational disagreement C. cognitive restructuring D. logical debate E. mental dialogue

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