Ramona is talking to Dan, an acquaintance, at a local bar. He expresses romantic interest in her and she smiles, places her hand on his arm, and says "I'm not interested in you." This is an example of ________.
A. metacommunication
B. a mixed message
C. a central route to persuasion
D. a double bind
Answer: B
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In the world's poorest nations today, life expectancy is as low as about
a. fifty years. b. sixty years. c. seventy years. d. eighty years.
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A. A mailed-out questionnaire asking people about the characteristics of their neighborhood B. An in-person interview conducted with unemployed young adults C. A telephone or Internet poll asking about intention to vote in an upcoming election D. An experiment in which passersby are asked for help by individuals of varying appearances
Which of these is evidence that education can exacerbate inequalities?
A) The majority of high school dropouts come from low-income families. B) Students who do not do their homework receive poor grades. C) A majority of students who fail to complete their course reading do poorly on tests. D) Students who enroll in advanced classes have more academic success.