Name the steps diffusion theory considers regarding how people make decisions.

What will be an ideal response?


People go through a series of steps, beginning with awareness, then to taking
personal interest, then evaluating an idea, then trying an idea, and then possibly
adopting the idea.

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When we describe another’s behavior and then explain how that behavior made us feel, we give ______.

a. nonjudgmental feedback b. rapport-based feedback c. report-based feedback d. empathic feedback

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The three primary dimensions of the relationship-level meaning of nonverbals are responsiveness, liking, and power

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Guidelines about how we should dress in order to be considered attractive are an example of:

a. factual information b. mediated information c. social information d. none of the above

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Derrick thinks that his grandfather is boring when he tells stories about growing up on a farm. Derrick doesn't want to be rude, so he nods his head and says "uh huh" and "wow" a lot. His grandfather is hurt by Derrick's ________, as he can tell that Derrick is not truly listening.

A. interpretation B. pseudolistening C. rebuttal tendency D. selective attention

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