News coverage in the Midwest followed the death of a student, but for several months the college did not report that the death was believed to be a homicide. When the first report was provided, which factor of Agenda Setting Theory was affected?

A. select
B. emphasize
C. elaborate
D. exclude


D. exclude

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All of the following areas of research support the claim that emotional signaling through facial expression is innate except research showing that ______.

a. Facial expressions vary according to one’s culture and personality. b. Infants are able to communicate with facial expressions of emotion. c. Nonhuman primates use facial expressions of emotion. d. Some facial expressions of emotion seem to be universal.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Kathryn is giving a talk about advances in plumbing products. She plans to show her audience a showerhead from the earliest days of indoor plumbing, a showerhead with multiple jets from the 1980s, and a rain-shower faucet from today. How is Kathryn arranging her supporting materials?

A. topically B. cause-effect C. spatially D. chronologically

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Antoinette is very focused on studying for her psychology exam when her boyfriend calls and describes in great detail his plans for celebrating his promotion at work. Which listening barrier may impede their conversation?

a. preoccupation b. defensive listening c. conflicting objectives d. emotional listening

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