The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is the ___________________ _______ ______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
arc of distortion
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After Arkady returned home to Russia from his foreign exchange stay in the United States, he was asked to give a presentation on the United States to his class. He stated, "Americans are quite wealthy. For example, they live in large homes and even the teenagers there have their own cars, not like here in Russia." Which ethical mistake has Arkady made?
A. misuse of comparison B. defaming others C. a hasty generalization D. fabricating evidence
In 1964, the Supreme Court ruled that before a public official can recover damages for slander, he or she must
A) prove that the slanderous statement was made with actual malice. B) agree to a lie detector test that proves his or her intentions are honest. C) prove that the slander presents a clear and present danger. D) sign a contract waiving his or her right to free speech.
Being able to analyze the meaning and persuasive appeal inherent in the images we see in books,
magazines, television, and the Internet is referred to A. information literacy. B. visual literacy. C. audience analysis. D. communication analysis.
Research reports of government agencies, independent survey organizations, or scholars can be considered reliable sources because they are supposed to be
a. unbiased. b. accessible. c. effective. d. varied.