The investigative reporter exclaimed, "What you're describing is not a random act of

violence by a deranged individual but the cold, calculated murder of innocents—
including women and children".

Her word choices, which elicit strong feeling, illustrate
the use of _____.
A) affective language
B) objective language
C) excessive language
D) manipulative language


A

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Placing or categorizing people, places, objects, or events into groups based on generalized

characteristics instead of recognizing individual differences is known as A) perception checking. B) appraising. C) stereotyping. D) impression management.

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Mark Knapp and Anita Vangelisti created a model for the development of relationships between close

friends and romantic couples. Identify the stages in coming together and the stages in coming apart. Discuss how a relationship might not use every stage in the model. What will be an ideal response?

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Unlike Hollihan and Baaske, Deborah Tannen believes that arguing can be—and often is— healthy for relationships and society.

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

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