When dealing with neutral audiences, it is important to discover the reasons for their

neutrality. Listeners may be __________.

a. gatekeeping, tension relieving, or summarizing
b. uninformed, undecided, or uninterested
c. uninformed, undecided, or unkempt
d. gatekeeping, undecided, or uninterested
e. withdrawing, blocking, or uninformed


b

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If the intention of the sender's message is pure, then the receiver will accept the message exactly

as intended. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ________ of your speech is dependent on the number of words you deliver in a

given amount of time. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Grayson doesn't talk about his parents' divorce with his girlfriend because it is still a painful subject to discuss. What factor affecting self-disclosure can be identified here?

A. Disclosure helps build relationships. B. Relational satisfaction and disclosure are curvilinearly related. C. Disclosure might be avoided for a variety of reasons. D. Disclosure tends to be reciprocal.

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