Ronnie had a violin recital at his school. He played beautifully, but the acoustics in the room were so bad that only the people in the first few rows could hear him. This scenario is an example of failed communication because Ronnie did not take into account the _____.

a. social context
b. psychological context
c. physical context
d. historical context


c. physical context
This scenario is an example of failed communication because Ronnie did not take into account the physical context. The physical context includes the location of a communication encounter, the environmental conditions surrounding it, and the physical proximity of the participants to each other.

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In online forums, ______________________________________. a. messages or topics are posted online, and individuals have an opportunity to post theirindividual responses and ideas to those original messages

b. messages and topics are posted online for team members to read or view before importantmeetings. c. team members have a private place to chat about workplace problems and challenges. d. individuals can participate in symposiums and other events without being physically present.

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The idea that ethical decisions should be made out of a sense of moral duty was developed by this philosopher

a. Hutchins b. Dewey c. Rawls d. Kant e. Aristotle

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Which of the following is not an effective way to “keep the floor” when speaking?

a. increase volume and rate b. increase the frequency of filled pauses c. decrease volume and rate d. All of these are effective ways to “keep the floor” when speaking.

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The success of a special event is based on the size of the people in attendance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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