Which of the following statements is true about being skeptical?

A. It is about evaluating the evidence for a claim.
B. It is the same as being cynical.
C. It is about finding fault with a claim.
D. It harms a listener's credibility.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. There may be a tendency for some individuals to develop a psychological dependence on TV that resembles addictive behavior and this is more likely to occur in women than in men. b. There may be a tendency for some individuals to develop a psychological dependence on TV that resembles addictive behavior and this is more likely to occur in men than in women. c. There are no studies in the literature that support the notion that TV addiction is a real phenomenon. d. Most of the research on TV addiction is research that could be characterized as “macro-level” research. e. None of the above is true.

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Most communication apprehension is caused by lack of skills training

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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