Miles's speech is organized around the following thesis: "We should take steps to prevent illegal recruiting of college athletes." As you listen, you map out the following main points. Which point is least relevant to the thesis?

A. Coaches are offering payments as inducements to high school athletes.
B. More restrictions should be placed on contacts with recruits.
C. College basketball authorities need to investigate athletes' finances more carefully.
D. Some college athletes have classwork done for them by their tutors.


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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List and briefly explain three of the five functions of nonverbal messages

What will be an ideal response?

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"Police officers need extra life insurance to protect their wives and children," said city council member Heather Carpenter. Carpenter's language violated which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

A. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. B. Avoid excluding listeners because of their age. C. Avoid the generic "he." D. Avoid identifying personal traits that are unrelated to the topic. E. Use names that groups use to identify themselves.

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