The tendency to seek and attend to information that conforms to an existing self-concept has been labeled

a. reflected appraisal.
b. significance posturing.
c. the stability hypothesis.
d. cognitive conservatism.
e. the weak spine phenomenon.


Answer: d

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In situations in which words cannot be used, nonverbal are used to ______ spoken messages.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The various contexts of communication are

A.) independent. B.) interrelated. C.) cohesive. D.) undistinguished. E.) invariant. 2.3 The parts of the communication process can be best described as __________ units. A.) discrete B.) concrete C.) interpretative D.) interposed E.) interactive

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When all members of a group support a final decision, they have achieved

A) a census. B) evidence evaluation. C) a consensus. D) the analysis step.

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Photographers have often been thought of as scruffy outcasts of journalism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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