Why do people seem to have so many problems with language use?

a. Most people did not get the correct grammar training.
b. Most people do not anticipate how others will understand a message.
c. People often try to obscure problems through language.
d. Language is arbitrary; there is no logical connection between the word and what
it represents.


d

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Which of the following is a description of the negativity bias that occurs in employment interviews?

a. Negativity bias is the tendency for interviewees to perceive interviewers negatively. b. Negativity bias is the tendency for interviewers’ nonverbal cues to have a negative effect on interviewees. c. Negativity bias is the tendency for interviewers to put more emphasis on what they dislike than what they like about the interviewee. d. Negativity bias is the tendency for interviewers to recommend against hiring interviewees who are overqualified.

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_____ reasoning moves from a general statement of principle to a specific, certain conclusion

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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According to co-cultural theory, _________ is the process in which cultural differences are eradicated in order to achieve a better fit within the dominant group or society

a. acculturation b. assimilation c. accommodation d. separation

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According to Hall's research on proxemics, social distance between individuals is about how far?

A. up to 18 inches B. four to twelve feet C. 18 inches to four feet D. twelve feet and beyond

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