When Jeanne tells Dave, "I'm so stoked! I got an A on my chemistry midterm," and Dave replies, "I'm hungry. Let's get some lunch," Dave is engaging in __________

a) confirmation
b) disconfirmation
c) rejection
d) indiscrimination


Answer: b

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The notion that the mere threat of any kind of lawsuit decreases the aggressiveness of the news media and their willingness to pursue and publish/broadcast hard-hitting stories is most commonly referred to as ______.

a. actual malice b. chilling effect c. common law malice d. rhetorical hyperbole

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All communication contains both a __________ and a __________ dimension

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Children who grow up being told that they are losers and not very

good at anything may experience speaking anxiety based on the fear of a. failure. b. the unknown. c. the spotlight. d. the audience. e. breaking the rules.

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What are questions of fact, and how are they used in persuasive speeches? Describe how you would develop the main points, organize the information, and lend support while working on a persuasive speech based on questions of fact

What will be an ideal response?

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