In his discussion of gun control, Evan warned his listeners that we could not adopt the approach used in England because comparing British laws with U.S. laws was like "comparing apples and oranges." Evan was using a language device for improving clarity known as __________.
A. a malapropism
B. a maxim
C. jargon
D. purposeful ambiguity
Answer: B
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Hormones, chromosomes, and brain specialization influence individual gender qualities. This exemplifies which gender development theory:
a. symbolic interactionism b. biological theory c. sociobiology d. social learning theory e. psychodynamic theory
When people have to negotiate border dwelling, or living between cultures, they may find it difficult to feel comfortable or "at home." These people are referred to as __________ marginal people
Fill in the blanks with correct word
As Gorgonia prepared her speech, she realized that she would be including one very difficult to understand concept. She decided to use more simplistic concepts early in the speech and to move gradually toward the difficult concept
What is the type of organization Gorgonia used and why would she use that pattern? What will be an ideal response
People from cultures which value ________ tend to feel that power distances should be minimized and that an egalitarian view is best.
A. collectivist orientation B. individualist orientation C. low power distance D. high power distance