You find that most of your classmates are younger than you and certainly less experienced than you in the ways of the world. Consequently, you feel that what you have to say is more important than what they have to say. This is probably an example of
A. defensiveness.
B. mindful listening.
C. multitasking.
D. experiential superiority.
Answer: D
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A. Because each culture has a different style of communicating. B. Because communication is a multifaceted concept. C. Because communication requires more than one person. D. Because the study of communication is relatively new.
Newspapers ran sensationalistic stories accusing the U..S. president’s mother of being a common prostitute during which decade?
A. 1830s B. 1870s C. 1930s D. 2000s
Based on the marketing perspective, which types of news stories should journalists emphasize most?
a. Political b. Economical c. Foreign affairs d. Soft news
One family type that is becoming increasingly common is the ________ family, with two adult partners raising children who are not the biological offspring of both partners.
A. single-parent B. nuclear C. origin D. blended