Discuss the implications (both positive and negative) of applying theory to the study of family communication.

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The __________ pattern is often useful in informative speeches in which you want to analyze two different theories, proposals, departments, or products in terms of their similarities and differences.

A. comparison-and-contrast B. spatial C. temporal D. topical

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Members of a focus group realize it is the most demanding kind of group, because they all must be informed about the issue, must understand group communication techniques, and must adhere to strict procedural rules

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Nonverbal communication provides messages about another person's message by offering important clues about how to interpret the verbal portion of that message. These messages about messages are known as

a. repetitious messages. b. metamessages. c. co-messages. d. regulating messages. e. masking messages.

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Select three of the following characteristics of language: (1) Words are symbols with meanings. (2) Words have denotative and connotative meanings. (3) Words reflect concrete and abstract meanings. (4) Words are culture bound. (5) Words are context bound. Then, in a well-supported answer, address (1) what it means, and (2) why it is important for an effective communicator to understand that concept. A superior answer will contain illustrations that are original and not in the textbook.

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