Santos does not want to be a victim of lung cancer. He wants to enact behavior that would meet this goal. Santos asks himself, "Do I think I can engage in the activities necessary to avoid lung cancer?" Santos is experiencing ________

a. perceived threat
b. self-reliance
c. perceived efficacy
d. perceived control


c___

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a. Surveillance b. Interpretation c. Entertainment d. Government control

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Which country collects a government tax on the sale of radios and TV sets?

a. France b. Egypt c. Mexico d. United Kingdom

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Lulu disagrees with her friends' position on the war in Afghanistan. She thinks her friends simply aren't informed of the nuances of the situation. Lulu talks at length about her understanding of the conflict, and whenever her friends try to state their opinion, she simply speaks over them. She is sure if they would just listen, they would come to understand and agree with her point of view. Lulu probably believes which communication myth?

A. Communication will solve any problem. B. Everyone is a communication expert. C. Communication is inherently good. D. More communication is always better.

Communication & Mass Media

When Abraham is with his friends, he often incorporates both Spanish and English in his sentences. When he is at work, however, he uses standard English. This demonstrates which concept?

a. code switching b. jargon c. cohort effect d. regionality

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