People find it hard to stay positive in a conflict and usually resort to negativity. Select two types of negativity and define them. Discuss the effect they have on conflict interactions.
What will be an ideal response?
Emotional flooding; fight or flight; high physiological arousal; button pushing; empty threats; distress-maintaining. Discussion varies.
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What planned strategies do speakers use to let their audiences know they are through with one point or part of their speech, and moving onto the next?
a. introductions b. transitions c. examples d. conclusions
For most beginning speakers, the biggest part of stage fright is fear of the unknown. It has been estimated that being fully prepared for a speech can reduce stage fright by up to 75 percent.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
One of Jitesh's main points is, "Creaming the butter is an important step in making cakes," and another main point is, "Creaming the butter is an important step in making sugar cookies." What should Jitesh do to strengthen his main points?
A. He should combine the two similar points into one main point. B. The two main points are fine and do not need to be changed. C. He should make sure to bring samples to class when he gives his speech. D. He should give the two main points equal amounts of attention.
In terms of warning an audience about an upcoming persuasive message, researchers have studied two types or warnings. Warnings that specify the topic and the position of the message and:
a. warnings that only specify the topic b. warnings that refute the counterargument c. warnings that they will encounter a persuasive message d. warnings that contain and explicit threat message