Which term is used by Coombs to reference a sudden, large-scale event that seriously disrupts routines of systems and poses a danger to values and social goals?

a. crisis
b. disaster
c. problem
d. issue


b. disaster

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Micah attended a seminar on heart health and was surprised and frustrated when the second speaker came on stage and tried to sell everyone a fitness center membership. Micah is part of a(n) __________ audience.

A. captive B. secondary C. passive D. active

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Persuasion is the same as coercion or force.

a. True b. False

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In informative speaking, it is better to briefly present five items as a quick overview than to present two items and spend time explaining them in depth with examples, illustrations, and descriptions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Tension arising from the need to decide among differing interpretations or proposals is called ________ tension.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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