Metaphors about relationships “fading into the sunset” and being “a wonderful garden that is slowly turning into an empty lot” suggest that a relationship is following the general pathway to relational endings called ______.

A. conscious choice
B. atrophy
C. separation
D. sudden death


B. atrophy

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Students who have difficulty paying attention to a lecture because they don't understand the terminology the professor is using are experiencing _______

a. factual distractions b. psychological distractions c. physical distractions d. semantic distractions

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Which of the following is an advantage the Web brings to public relations professionals?

A) Users can update information quickly, without having to reprint materials. B) The Web allows for limited interactivity. C) Space limitations dictate content. D) It is a cost-effective method for disseminating information. E) Both A and D.

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Public speaking is defined as a(n) __________

a) form of communication in which a speaker addresses a relatively small group of people b) act of interpersonal communication c) act of intrapersonal communication d) form of communication in which a speaker addresses a relatively large audience

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