The three greatest influences on initial attraction are:
a. self-concept, proximity, and similarity.
b. similarity, physical appearance, and proximity.
c. self-disclosure, proximity, and physical appearance.
d. self-disclosure, self-concept, and physical appearance.
a. self-concept, proximity, and similarity.
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What will be an ideal response?
Jillian, the CEO of Pine, Inc., is being interviewed by a TV anchor about a brand-new cellular phone her company recently launched. After asking a few questions about the phone specs, the anchor decided to go a step further by asking about the company’s economic status. Jillian was not prepared for such a question. What step should Jillian take?
a. Repeat or rephrase the question b. Use organizational signposts c. Listen carefully and nonjudgmentally d. Neutralize hostile questions
After 55 years of marriage, Lenora and Bill have weathered good times and bad, but they always had the intention to stay together. Their relationship illustrates
a. passion. b. connection. c. intimacy. d. commitment. e. rewards.
Why would a person converge by using “company lingo” when speaking with a coworker?
What will be an ideal response?