An immigrant’s learning and adopting the norms and values of a new host culture is called ______.

A. acculturation
B. biculturalism
C. culture shock
D. risk-taking


A. acculturation

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Uncertainty reduction theory explains people’s communication behaviour during initial encounters with strangers. Which of the following statements best characterizes uncertainty reduction theory?

A. The primary goal of strangers when they meet is to reduce predictability of the other’s behaviour. B. The primary goal of strangers when they meet is to increase predictability of the other’s behaviour. C. The primary goal of strangers when they meet is to impose their language codes upon the other person. D. The primary goal of strangers when they meet is to examine the opportunity for future communication.

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An appropriate specific purpose statement for a speech on the concept of postmodernism would be

"about postmodernism." Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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__________ is derived from the character and reputation of the speaker

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Public communication is

A. a conversation between two people in a public setting. B. a conversation between three people in a public setting. C. a public-speaking situation where one person speaks to a group of people. D. a public-speaking situation where people interact based on a common theme.

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