Professor Johnson is known to be the chair of the faculty promotions committee. Professor Johnson possesses which kind of power based on this information?

a. Legitimate
b. Coercive
c. Referent
d. Renown


a. Legitimate

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Although William's parents name him William, he grows up being called Billy. When he goes away to college, he introduces himself to his new friends as Will. He becomes frustrated when, returning home for the holidays, his family continues to call him Billy. Which statement about language best applies to his frustration?

A. Language expresses who we are. B. Language motivates action. C. Language controls our relationships. D. Language connects us to others.

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Back-channeling cues are used to communicate various types of information back to the speaker

without assuming the role of speaker. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which is NOT an example of a context that can affect the meaning(s) a single symbol or message can have?

a. physical context b. symbolic context c. relational context d. situational context

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The ratio of the senses refers to how people adapt to their environment through balancing their senses.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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