Ernesto wants to lose weight in order to prevent a heart attack. He assesses his ability to perform tasks that would enable him to lose weight. He asks, "Do I think I can discipline myself to exercise regularly and enact a healthy diet?"

Ernesto is perceiving efficacy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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The survey of top-ranked speaking skills conducted by your

textbook's authors found that both working professionals and student respondents rated "overcoming/reducing nervousness/stage fright" among the top-ten important speaking skills. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When faced with an audience that is opposed to an issue at hand, you should aim to bring about a massive change in their opinion through one short speech

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The literal meaning of a message is referred to as __________

a. relational level of meaning b. connotative level of meaning c. bypassed meaning d. content level of meaning e. inferential level of meaning

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