Vito's favorite shows are House and Grey's Anatomy. Because he wants to be a doctor, he listens carefully and observes how things like performing CPR and checking vital signs are done. Because most of Vito's health messages come from ________, he most likely will not be successful if he attempts to take these actions in his real life.

A. medical shows
B. advertising
C. entertainment
D. realistic programming


Answer: C

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Phil is giving his persuasive speech about legalizing stem cell research. He knows that some of his audience members might have an issue with whether stem cells are taken from viable fetuses, so he knows that his first job as a persuasive speaker is to influence their ________ about where stem cells come from.

A. beliefs B. actions C. values D. thoughts

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a) a junket b) “red carpet” treatment c) transcripts d) royalties

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