The definition of libel is which of the following?

A. any published statement that unjustifiably exposes someone to ridicule or contempt
B. any published statement about someone that can be established to be untrue
C. any true but embarrassing statement or image of an individual
D. all of these


A. any published statement that unjustifiably exposes someone to ridicule or contempt

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When Fatima first met Katie at work, Katie seemed impatient, stressed out, and irritable. Although Katie has since adjusted and become more even-tempered, Fatima still tries to avoid her. Fatima continues to see Katie in a negative light most likely due to the __________.

A. halo effect B. primacy effect C. horn effect D. recency effect

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Which of the following is not one of the types of communication apprehension?

a. Traitlike b. Audience-based c. Situational d. Context-based e. Meetings-based

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Your blog is where you share:

a. your doings and thoughts in a one-way communication transaction b. your latest news and information with your stakeholders c. the same information and videos as you have on your Facebook page d. gossip about friends and enemies.

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