During construction planning, a geologist is consulted regarding building a reservoir in a rocky dry region. In deciding whether the land can withstand a construction or not, what power source gives the geologist's decision more credibility?
a. Expert power
b. Referent power
c. Reward power
d. Legitimate power
A
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recency effect? A) Should my most entertaining example be in my introduction or my conclusion? B) Should my strongest ideas come first or last in my speech? C) How independent are my main ideas? D) Should the audience participate at the beginning of the speech or at the end? E) How many days before the speech should I start writing my outline?
Sue Ellen goes to hear a speaker who is addressing problems with the economy
Because the speaker is a Democrat and Sue Ellen is a Republican, she expects him to advocate a number of ideas with which she will disagree. As he begins to speak, he makes a point that Sue Ellen considers questionable. Immediately, Sue Ellen begins to contemplate a counterargument. How would you assess Sue Ellen's listening in this situation? A) It's fine. She has a right to react to what the speaker is saying and to prepare for the discussion following the speech. B) Sue Ellen needs to suspend judgment, listen to the complete message, and avoid rebutting the speaker's remarks until he is finished. C) Sue Ellen appears to be a passive listener and will need to devote more effort to listening to this speech. D) Sue Ellen has failed to understand whom the speaker is addressing with his remarks.
Communication about communication refers to __________
Fill in the blank with correct word
Dee and her boyfriend can't seem to agree about when or if they should get engaged. This represents which category of conflict?
a. intrapersonal b. interpersonal c. intragroup d. intergroup