Dr. Lane tells Sydney that he wants the paper turned in as soon as possible. Sydney turns in the paper a week later. Dr. Lane actually wanted the paper within 48 hours. Which of the following terms best describes this example?

A) Semantic confusion
B) Polarization
C) Bypassing
D) Jargon
E) Indiscrimination


C

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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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Which reference work would you need to find the origin of a word?

A) Dictionary B) Index C) Atlas D) General Encyclopedia E) Hand Book

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To study the effect of Internet pornography on students, we set up a computer viewing room at a university; then we select students to view pornography while we monitor their reactions. Which research method are we using?

a) Ethnographic b) Critical c) Experimental d) Survey

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When you listen with empathy, you are engaged in supportive communication.

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

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