According to research discussed in the text, which of the following strategies is an effective means of restoring equity?

A. An over-benefited person starts to put less into the relationship.
B. An under-benefited person starts to put more into the relationship.
C. A person re-evaluates her or his degree of under-benefitedness after considering all the contributions her or his partner makes to the relationship.
D. Both partners engage in specific equity dialog.


C. A person re-evaluates her or his degree of under-benefitedness after considering all the contributions her or his partner makes to the relationship.

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a. an exposition of historical events and forces b. an exposition of a theory, principle, or law c. an exposition of a creative work d. an exposition of political, economic, social, religious, or ethical issues

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A speaker must be aware of the audience's __________ or interest

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. During the body of a speech, the speaker should deliver the speech's main points and subpoints. 2. Speakers are more effective when they incorporate elements of conversational style in delivering a speech. 3. Effective delivery is quite different from everyday conversation in that it relies on theatrical, stylized gestures. 4. Speakers who lack enthusiasm often lose their audience's attention. 5. A speaker can build rapport with his or her audience by appearing confident.

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In which phase of the need step does the speaker impress upon the audience the issue's significance to them?

a. statement b. illustration c. ramification d. pointing

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