Max is attempting to listen to his friend on the phone while watching a baseball game on television. This example illustrates the information-processing barrier of _____

a. receiver apprehension
b. shifting attention
c. processing rate
d. information overload


b

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If an interviewer has prepared an interview guide that includes all major questions with possible probe questions under each major question, she/he is using a ___________ guide

a. nondirective b. moderately scheduled c. highly scheduled standardized d. nonscheduled

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When giving a speech on the Civil Rights movement, it may not be wise to present a video of the "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. in its entirety, because

A. the speech is not relevant to the Civil Rights movement. B. the presentation aid is not meant to replace the speech. C. the audience may not be familiar with Dr. King. D. the speaker's oratory skills will pale beside King's.

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Ethical persuasive speeches endorse freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent

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