Explain the difference between the terms sex and gender as described in the textbook

What will be an ideal response?


Sex is a biological designation of being male or female. Gender is a broader term, which
encompasses biological sex(male or female); the psychological characteristics of
masculinity, femininity, and androgyny; attitudes about sex; and sexual orientation.

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

1. A speech discussing the state parks in your county would most likely be arranged in a topical-sequence pattern.  2. The following main points are consistent with the cause-effect pattern: I. Bridges are becoming less safe, II. Infrastructure has not been maintained.  3. Monroe's Motivated Sequence always includes an action step.  4. In Monroe's Motivated Sequence, the need step follows the satisfaction step.  5. The cause-effect pattern of organization is typically used for persuasive speeches. 

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Which statement about the pioneers of modern PR is true?

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_____ describes supervisors who are willing to share their ideas as well as listen to others in a way that avoids conveying negative or disconfirming feedback

a. Openness b. Encouragement c. Motivation d. Empowerment

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Evaluation research is conducted in "real world" settings and therefore usually follows classical experimental designs

a. True b. False

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