According to Rowan's Theory of Informatory and Explanatory Communication, in which type of informative communication should you quiz the audience to assess their comprehension?
a. reporting new information
b. clarifying difficult terms
c. explaining quasi-scientific phenomena
d. overcoming confusion and misunderstanding
e. all of the above
b
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"How many of our company's employees rely on a baby sitter or daycare provider to watch their children during the work day?" This group discussion question represents a question of
a) policy. b) procedure. c) fact. d) conjecture. e) value.
Which of the following statements best characterize the basic premise of similarity attraction paradigm?
A. If we perceive our attitudes are similar to someone, we are attracted to them. B. We are only attracted to someone based on actual similarities. C. Similar physical appearance has stronger effect than similar values. D. When we get to know strangers, we focus on similarity in dress and appearance.
Which item below is NOT a recommended method for using visual resources effectively?
A. Avoid foul-smelling, offensive, or disturbing visual resources. B. Avoid dangerous or inappropriate items. C. Keep your visual resource up and visible throughout your presentation. D. Explain your visual resources; don't assume they are easy to understand.
When interpreting nonverbal communication, we must consider the ______ of communicators.
a. physical environment b. personal space c. territoriality d. cultural background