Manny wants his listeners to support stem cell research. He knows that some of his audience members are opposed to the type of stem cell research that uses fetal tissue
Manny also knows
the audience are likely to mentally block out information they don't agree with. To avoid
putting these listeners on the defensive, Manny decides to discuss only stem cells derived
from non-fetal sources. Manny is basing his strategy on the principle of
A) selective exposure.
B) inoculation.
C) avoidance.
D) manipulation.
E) progressive stimulation.
A
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How we want others to perceive us is called impression management
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Small talk is best described as
A. the meanings of the words are not literal, but understood, and the emphasis in the communication is on the interaction, not necessarily the content or information. B. the meanings of the words are literal, and understood, and the emphasis in the communication is on the interaction, the content or information. C. word games people play. D. discussions about small interactions, content or information.
During her job interview, when Sadie began to discuss her professional achievements, her voice raised. In the context of paralanguage, this change in her voice is best described as a change in _____.
a. timbre b. volume c. rate d. pitch
The _________ is the outcome or behavior you want your audience to experience or adopt after hearing your speech.
a. central idea
b. specific purpose
c. general purpose
d. objective