The explanation we provide for events in our lives is called _________

Fill in the blanks with correct word


attribution

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PR messages are perceived as credible because they are ______.

a. filtered through journalists b. developed by a creative team c. sent and received at a low cost d. presented by publicists

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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

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Growing up, Austin’s mother told him not to be a police officer because she thought it was too dangerous. Also, Austin never really liked shows that featured police officers, like Cops. What stage of assimilation does this refer to?

A. vocational anticipatory socialization B. anticipatory socialization C. encounter stage D. metamorphosis stage

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When we improve our ability to listen and respond in a competent manner, we

a. disconfirm our conversational partners and their contributions to the conversation. b. interpret messages as criticisms and personal attacks. c. validate or acknowledge and respect their thoughts and feelings. d. listen carefully for flaws in a message to refute them. e. pretend to listen even though we focus on our own thoughts.

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