What are one-up and one-down messages? What can a single message tell you? What can pairs of messages tell you?

What will be an ideal response?


One-up: dominant or controlling. One-down: deferent or accepting. One-across: neutral. Reveals: domineering or submissive; nature of relationships.

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A. If you are assertive, you will always get your way. B. Being assertive probably will not get the negative reactions that you might receive if you were aggressive. C. DESC scripting is a way of dealing with interpersonal conflicts that centers on the process of describing, expressing, specifying, and stating consequences. D. When you decide to be assertive, be aware of the consequences; do not make a threat unless you are willing to accept the responsibility and take the action.

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Adrian used primarily Web sources for his informative speech about gun control

However, his over-reliance on the Web site sponsored by the National Rifle Association caused his speech to be slanted in one direction, rather than presenting multiple sides of the issue. Which of the following statements best explains this situation? A) Adrian forgot the text?s advice about considering the accountability of a Web site before relying too heavily on it in a speech. B) Adrian forgot the text?s advice about determining the objectivity of a Web site before relying too heavily on it in a speech. C) Adrian should have found more accurate and current information, so that he didn?t rely on the NRA Web site alone. D) Adrian should have mixed Web sources and traditional library resources, to prevent bias from emerging in his speech.

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What is motivation that is grounded in the history of a culture called?

A) safety B) belonging C) comfort D) tradition

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Toulmin's model of argumentation can be applied to deductive arguments, but not to inductive arguments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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