After a heavy session of studying for final exams, Barbara and Lynn wish to relax for a few hours. Feeling melancholy and in the mood for escapist romanticism, they rent the video Titanic. The choice of media content Barbara and Lynn made reflect __________
a. agenda setting
b. cultivation theory
c. supporting dominant social systems
d. uses and gratification
e. standpoint theory
d
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Indulgent cultures have ______.
A. a higher percentage of very happy people than restrained cultures B. the same percentage of very happy people as restrained cultures C. a lower percentage of very happy people than restrained cultures D. shown that there is no connection between the indulgence vs. restraint dimension and happiness
As an arguer, you are concerned that you do not mislead or deceive those in your audience with your language choices, your organization of ideas and reasoning, or your use of extraneous information. Your concern is reflected by which ethical standard?
(a) Clarity (b) Efficiency (c) Honesty (d) Relevance
Several studies report that without listening training, most people listen at _______ efficiency
a) 15% b) 25% c) 35% d) 45% e) 55%
For a speech on the dangers of smoking, which of the following stories would best capture listeners' attention?
A. a narrative about how cigarette prices have risen in a year B. a narrative about how your sister quit the habit C. an account about how deceptive cigarette advertising is D. an account of how your father died from lung cancer