Which of the following is an example of an attitude having an instrumental function?

a. Supporting a legal ban on marijuana because using drugs is wrong
b. Supporting a legal ban on marijuana because it is legalization is a liberal idea
c. Supporting a legal ban on marijuana because it send the wrong message to youths
d. Supporting a legal ban on marijuana because legalization could lead to more traffic accidents.


d. Supporting a legal ban on marijuana because legalization could lead to more traffic accidents.

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A presidential campaign manager tapes a pep talk telling volunteer workers they are "the best, the brightest, the most brilliant strategists I have ever seen," knowing that assigning these traits will get them to act accordingly

What is he doing? a. agenda-setting b. positive labeling c. name-calling d. low-context speaking

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What are the three elements that make up speaking

competence? What will be an ideal response?

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6.1.26. Territories that are yours and yours alone are called ________ territories

a. personal b. social c. intimate d. primary

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Which of the following is a way for an informative speaker to build credibility?

A) Avoid citing sources. B) Avoid talking about your experience with a topic so that you won't sound boastful. C) Show listeners that you care about them. D) Show listeners that your topic affects you. E) Choose evidence that is consistent with audience beliefs.

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