Define and briefly explain the two components of communication competence

What will be an ideal response?


Communication competence is comprised of communication effectiveness and
communication appropriateness. Communication effectiveness, according to Spitzberg

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Tim's roommates were very upset with him because he regularly forgot to close the garage door, leaving the house open. This is an example of a __________ conflict

a. resource b. personality c. relational rule d. behavioral

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Diego wants to improve his training delivery. What should he do?

a. Videotape himself and watch it as a participant. b. Ask a family member to critique his training. c. Talk to the trainees and ask them about his delivery. d. Practice in front of the mirror.

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Identify at least three advantages of interpersonal relationships

What will be an ideal response?

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Some well-known people are treated as private persons (as opposed to public figures) in libel lawsuits today. This practice was encouraged by several Supreme Court decisions of the 1970s, including:

a) Megarry v. Norton and Time v. Hill; b) Time v. Hill and Time v. Firestone; c) Herbert v. Lando and Time v. Firestone; d) Hutchinson v. Proxmire and Time v. Firestone; e) Curtis v. Butts and Calder v. Jones.

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