A popular columnist is upbeat and enthusiastic, regularly giving reinforcement and approval to other members of the local press club. What group maintenance role is he fulfilling?

a. the standard setter
b. the follower
c. the harmonizer
d. the elaborator


Answer: c

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Warren told the crowd of working-class individuals that those in higher income brackets—

regardless of whether their earnings were from investment income—should pay taxes at a rate that was equal to, if not more than, their secretary or custodian. "Nobody is too good to pay his or her fair share," Warren exclaimed. In seeking their agreement, Warren has appealed to his listeners' need for _____. A) worth and importance B) belongingness C) self-fulfillment D) self-actualization

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Describe the three components of perception and apply an example to each of the three components

What will be an ideal response?

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When your sister enters high school, she starts hanging out with a crowd that smokes dope. You suspect that she is smoking dope, too. Your suspicion is based on the perceptual organizing strategy called ________

What will be an ideal response?

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During the refinement phase of speech development, you should:

a. Check the details b. Begin to see how the pieces fit together c. Gather new materials and resources d. Analyze the topic and the audience

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