A reporter writes a critical article about a politician that includes a photograph of the smiling politician standing next to a smiling gangster. The reporter has invaded privacy through ______.

A. coercion
B. false light
C. intrusion
D. public solicitation


B. false light

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In Chapter 5, Ekman and Friesen (1975) are cited regarding their work on affect displays

These authors claim that we use facial expressions to exhibit six primary emotions. Name these six emotions and give an example of how you used one of them today. What will be an ideal response?

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In the communicative organization, misunderstandings are expected and considered normal

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which item below is NOT good advice for a useful audience analysis questionnaire?

A. Use the questionnaire to determine identifiable groups within the audience, such as students or parents. B. Notice whether there are categories into which practically nobody falls (e.g., no single individuals in the audience). C. Ask several open-ended questions to make sure you understand the deep values of your audience. D. Keep your questionnaire anonymous and confidential to encourage honest responses.

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At which step of a team meeting do the members find out something they were not previously aware of?

a. Sharing information
b. Discussing information
c. Taking action
d. Problem-solving

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