Which of the following is an example of phatic communication? Only in interpersonal contact do we use ______ or what is also known as idiomatic communication.

a. “Don’t beat around the bush.”
b. “Hey, what’s up?”
c. “We’re sorry for his passing.”
d. “Thanks for thinking of me!”


b. “Hey, what’s up?”

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Which of the following is NOT part of vocal variety?

A.) rate B.) pitch C.) quality D.) emotion E.) volume

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Daniel is trying so hard to listen to Dr. Cole, whose lectures he always finds interesting. But today Daniel finds that his headache has become a __________ distraction

Fill in the blank with correct word

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In the proposed policy example, the financing is found in?

(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV

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Lynn asks her doctor to tell her everything he knows about her condition. She thinks not knowing the truth is more painful than having all the facts. Lynn is asking her doctor to use the ________ framework for providing patients with information.

A. strict paternalism B. benevolent deception C. unmitigated honesty D. contractual honesty

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