When we perceive elements of our environment simply because our senses are operating, we are engaged in __________ perception.

A. interpersonal
B. active
C. selective
D. passive


Answer: D

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While researching his speech, Gabe found a tragic story about a young girl who died from a drunken driving accident. In presenting his speech, Gabe told the story as if this girl was his sister

The speech was quite moving and afterward everyone told Gabe how sorry they were for his family. At this time, he told them it wasn't really his sister but thought that telling it that way was more effective for this speech. Why is this unethical? a. Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to avoid plagiarism. b. Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to be tolerant of differences. c. Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to be honest. d. Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to do their own work.

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A hypothetical illustration ________

A) will generally tend to lessen the speaker?s credibility B) should be presented as though it were true C) is acceptable if the speaker makes it clear it is not a real illustration D) usually bores the audience, so should not be used

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________ feminists subscribe to a theory that believes that people are differentiated on the basis of sex and exist in a patriarchal (male-dominated) structure where women are oppressed

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Credibility is just another word for positive ethos

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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