In your text book, the term gender refers to ______.

A. biological differences between females and males
B. culturally constructed images of men and women as masculine or feminine
C. the degree to which individuals are androgynous
D. the combination of sexual and personal identity


B. culturally constructed images of men and women as masculine or feminine

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The interpretive approach to communication emphasizes the _____ of human behavior

a. predictability b. humanity c. creativity d. credibility

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According to the text, which of the following is TRUE regarding the 1967 Commission

on Obscenity and Pornography?

a. It was formed under President Lyndon Johnson and concluded that pornography was extremely harmful to several different populations. b. It was formed under President Lyndon Johnson and concluded that pornography had no harmful effects on any population studied. c. It was formed under President Richard Nixon and concluded that pornography was extremely harmful to several different populations. d. It was formed under President Richard Nixon and concluded that pornography had no harmful effects on any population studied. e. It was formed by Attorney General Ed Meese and concluded that most pornography could be declared to be legally obscene.

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Lydia feels her manager, Denny, bullies her at every opportunity. Whenever their project hits a snag, Denny singles out Lydia and launches into a verbal tirade against her

On a few occasions, Denny has even threatened to fire Lydia due to her supposed "incompetence." What type of bullying behavior does Denny use to intimidate Lydia? a. Overt aggression b. Isolation c. Social attack d. Gunny-sacking

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Maria had job offers from three companies and was confused about which one to join. Later, she made up her mind to join the company that was offering the highest pay. What is this process of arriving at a conclusion called?

a) Decision makin b) Problem solving c) Brainstorming d) Fact-finding

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