______ are more systematic than commonsense theories because they represent agreed-on ways of doing things for a particular profession.

A. Scholarly theories
B. Working theories
C. Only provable theories
D. Impractical theories


B. Working theories

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A presentation on violence in schools discusses how widespread and serious violence has become, why violence in schools has increased, and what should be done about it. What persuasive organizational pattern is used in this presentation?

a. problem/cause/solution b. better plan c. overcoming objections d. Monroe's Motivated Sequence e. none of the above

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In disconfirmation, you ________ another's presence; in confirmation, you ________ another's presence

Fill in the blank with correct word

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The interpretation of nonverbal communication is straightforward

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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All of the following are critical thinking skills for effective communication EXCEPT:

a. Separating fact from inferences. b. Accepting someone's opinion because she or he is wealthy. c. Identifying assumptions behind statements. d. Evaluating evidence for reliability, relevance, and value.

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