Nora’s friend wanted her to attend the speech by Donald Trump even though she had already made up her mind to vote for Hillary Clinton. Nora’s decision not to hear what the candidate had to say was influenced by ________

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


Answer: selective exposure

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A. Short-term memory B. Long-term memory C. False memory syndrome D. Backchanneling

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Which of the following is true of Berlo’s model of communication?

A. Berlo was interested in using communication to create relationships. B. Berlo emphasized that communication is a linear process. C. Berlo drew from engineering to conceptualize communication. D. It is the only model of communication.

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In a persuasive presentation advocating universal health care for all citizens,whichuses the problem/cause/solution organizational pattern, the following argument is an example of the cause step:

"The high cost of health care and health insurance is the reason many people do not get the medical care they need." Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Manipulative persuasion circumvents the ethical burden of reasoning by over-relying on glitzy images, sound bites, and attractive spokespersons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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