One of the following nations is described in the book as a cleft national culture divided sharply into three ethnic/religious groups. This nation is:

a. Ireland
b. Canada
c. Germany
d. Israel
e. Malaysia


e. Malaysia

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A student is preparing a speech on nutrition in fast food restaurants. After examining what he thinks he already knows about the subject, what should he do next to research his topic?

a. Write down the main research questions and the key terms. b. Visit several fast food restaurants to allow for personal observations and staff interviews. c. Get a general overview from an authoritative source like a book chapter or encyclopedia article. d. Jot down the names of people who might know something about nutrition.

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The president of an architecture firm is a world-renowned architect. She notices that whenever she comes up with an idea during meetings with her development team, the rest of the members never question or challenge it

They quickly accept the idea without critically analyzing its pros and cons. What are the team members engaging in? a. Groupthink b. Effective consensus c. Evaluation d. Silent brainstorming

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Why is it so important to "base your speech on an understanding of how people acquire, process, and retain information"? Provide three specific reasons to justify your response.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following are aspects of conversational speaking that audiences tend to prefer in formal speeches?

a. Loose organization of ideas b. Use of slang c. Vocal and facial expressiveness d. Directness

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