List and define the steps in the process of deductive reasoning.

What will be an ideal response?


Major premise is the general principle that states a familiar, commonly accepted belief. The minor premise is the specific instance that establishes the truth of the conclusion. The conclusion is the logical outcome of the combination of the major and minor premise. 

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A feminist communication theory that originally examined gender, questioning and challenging women’s subservient relationship to men is known as the

A. Positionality Theory B. Symbolic Interactionism C. Standpoint Theory D. Social Constructionism

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Explain why the four common misconceptions about nonverbal communication are false or misleading.

What will be an ideal response?

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Jennifer always demonstrates enthusiasm when communicating and follows the cultural rules for polite, cooperative, respectful conversation. Jennifer is using __________

a) politeness strategies b) gunnysacking c) affinity-seeking strategies d) negative face

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____________ is an unfairly biased and intolerant attitude toward others who belong to an out-group.

a. Code-switching b. Ethnocentrism c. Prejudice d. Stereotyping

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