Due to a Western bias, most research-based conclusions about maintaining boundaries assumes that

a. it is best to be passive.
b. it is best to be aggressive.
c. it is best to be assertive.
d. boundaries are not negotiable.
e. disconfirming communication is preferable.


c

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candidates seemed to be continuously attacking her opponent and not the ideas of the opponent. Brenda recognized that the politician was using the ____________________fallacy. a. faulty cause b. ad hominen c. Appeal to authority d. Hasty generalization e. Appeal to popularity

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When a speaker selects a word to represent a certain meaning, the audience members will automatically understand what is meant. 2. Some offensive humor may be used if you know that it will not offend the majority of the audience. 3. A speaker can increase credibility by impressing the audience with his or her extensive vocabulary. 4. Sensory language appeals primarily to the sense of sight. 5. A speaker is much more likely to speak vividly if he/she avoids spending too much time considering the physical or psychological meanings of the words used.

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In an informative speech a speaker describes, explains or demonstrates something but does NOT tell the audience what to think or do about it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Courts can nullify the actions of an administrative agency if:

a) the agency does something that violates the Constitution; b) the agency exceeded its statutory powers; c) the agency acted arbitrarily; d) all of these are correct; e) none of these are correct; decisions by administrative agencies are not reviewable by the courts.

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