According to uncertainty reduction theory, if we find someone desirable after initial attempts to reduce uncertainty, we are likely to back off and let them pursue us to determine reciprocal interest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


False

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Even though Wayne is chairperson of the finance committee, he does little or nothing to help the group. He tends to let the group take charge of its decisions and actions. Which leadership style is Wayne using?

a) Democratic b) Autocratic c) Situational d) Laissez-faire e) Functional

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Well over half of the Canadian population can directly receive U.S. radio and television signals

a. True. b. False.

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One of your classmates argues in his persuasive speech, "What starving people need first is food and clean water—not counseling about the sad state of their governments, not advice about ways to attract new industry,

and not pity over the loss of their self-esteem." What principle of persuasive speaking is this class member effectively using? a. Using cognitive dissonance and negative motivation b. Presenting more advantages than disadvantages c. Satisfying basic needs before higher-level ones are considered d. Creating gradual, rather than sudden, change in listeners

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When people engage in ________, they use their words to attack or demean those around them.

A. verbal aggression B. linguistic assault C. powerful language D. high-dominance conflict

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