Sounds such as "mm hmm" and "uh huh" made while another person is speaking are called ________ signals.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


backchannel

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A. paywall. B. penny press. C. firewall. D. zoned edition.

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Why did video phones fail to catch on in the 1960s?

a. Because video phones were available only for businesses. b. Because the audio and video were not well synchronized. c. Because they didn’t have caller ID. d. Because you couldn’t use your television and a video phone at the same time.

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What is the first step in any negotiation session?

a. summarizing an offer b. positioning c. advancing an offer d. countering an offer

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Chip gave an impassioned speech about legalizing marijuana with a fair amount of evidence and reasoning to back up his argument. Rather than refute Chip's arguments; however, his classmate Charlie simply responded by calling Chip a "whacked-out stoner." Charlie was resisting persuasion by __________.

A. denial B. dismissal C. belittling the source D. labeling

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