The goal of meaning construction is:

a. to attend to messages that have usefulness
b. to ignore messages that are not useful
c. to access previously learned meanings
d. to interpret messages from more than one perspective


d. to interpret messages from more than one perspective

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Today PR writers must hone their skills using a wide variety of writing tactics as well as media. Given this reality, why should they also become experts in particular subjects?

What will be an ideal response?

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Relationship rules theory helps people to __________

a) maintain relationships in which the ratio of each partner's rewards relative to cost is equal b) find common ground in establishing relationships c) identify successful versus destructive relationship behavior d) determine when they should terminate a relationship

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In the context of public speaking, which of the following is warned against?

A. the vocalized pause B. the use of humor C. the use of inflection D. variations in volume

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