Which theory attempts to explain language acquisition at its earliest stages in an individual's life?

A. Language-Explosion Theory
B. Cybernetic Processing Theory
C. Significant-Other Theory
D. Uncertainty Reduction Theory


A

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Which of the following is true regarding language?

A. Words in and of themselves are inherently meaningful. B. Most words are interpreted the same way by different people. C. A sender should attempt to use language as precisely as possible to reduce misunderstanding and thus avoid semantic noise. D. Connotative meanings are the direct, explicit meanings of words.

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The confidence that an audience places in the truthfulness of what a speaker says is known as __________________.

a. expertise b. credibility c. trust d. knowledge

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Token stories of success and upward mobility (illustrated by Oprah, Ross Perot, and Madonna) reinforce ________ and perpetuate the myth that there is equal opportunity for all to achieve upward mobility in the United States.

A. assimilation B. class structure C. heterogeneity D. economic diversity

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According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or award is termed a(n)

A. after-dinner speech. B. speech of introduction. C. commemorative speech. D. speech of presentation. E. acceptance speech.

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