Define causal reasoning and give an example

What will be an ideal response?


Causal reasoning is when you relate two or more events in such a way as to conclude
that one or more of the events caused the others.

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In some cultures in Asia, such as Japan, people tend to spend less time speaking than do European Americans. The text associates this tendency with which of the following?

A. diet B. shyness C. Buddhism D. all of the above

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Presentational communication describes facts or conveys information, while representational communication gives one person’s particular version of the facts. 2. Social construction involves the way in which symbols take on meaning in a social context as they are used over time. 3. The representational and presentational nature of communication is limited to interactions between people. 4. Communication is interesting and worthy of study because something magical and extra happens in the process beyond the mere exchange of messages.

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Perceptions of what constitutes the credibility of speakers tend to be similar across cultures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In general, superiors in organizations tend to

a. use forcing or competitive conflict strategies. b. avoid problems. c. use compromise to manage conflict. d. smooth over problems. e. All of the above

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