Angela, who is five feet tall, and Tim, who is six feet tall, both decided to test drive a car. Tim thought the car was perfect, whereas Angela did not, because she could not get the seat close enough to the pedals
This example illustrates the fact that ________ influence(s) our perceptions.
A) individualism
B) physical characteristics
C) mechanistics
D) stereotyping
E) proximity
B
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In ______ societies, people tend to be guided more by personal responsibility than by shaming one’s group.
A. low-context B. high-context C. collectivistic D. individualistic
Which of the following is true about transformational leadership?
a. Transformational leaders chiefly use referent legitimate power to lead b. Transformational leaders use inspirational and rational appeal as their chief influence tactics c. Transformation leaders rely on structure, accountability, and reward systems to get work done d. Transformational leaders usually prefer team or group members to volunteer for tasks
What type of organizational pattern organizes main points to illustrate how a topic has developed over time or what sequential steps an audience must take to complete a task
a. problem/solution b. spatial c. topical d. chronological
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Conventional wisdom is a gross oversimplification of people's views. 2. The word demographics means "pictures of the people" and therefore focuses on how an audience looks. 3. Some topics are gender neutral. 4. Because nondominant groups are part of the larger culture, they necessarily encourage public speaking as an important aspect of communication. 5. Referring to stereotypes is a useful way to analyze an audience by gender composition.