______________________ provides a view of how people connect with each other and how their

communication moves from small talk to more intimate and self-revealing talk.

A) Social information processing theory
B) Interpersonal needs theory
C) Social penetration theory
D) Dialectical theory
E) Social exchange theory


C

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Public relations practitioners are influenced by ________

A) their personal values B) the values of their employees C) the values of society D) A and B E) All of the above.

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A group of friends is in a restaurant talking. Their conversation becomes increasingly loud to

the point that it could annoy other diners. Members of the group are failing to check A. cultural meanings. B. context. C. personal differences. D. feedback.

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As you listen to a sale's associate develop his/her argument explaining why you should buy a new plasma television you are:

A. considering the source. B. considering the reasoning. C. considering the evidence. D. understanding the message.

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When using ________ as supporting material, it is vital to remember that your study may not accurately reflect the behaviors of the population at large.

A. online resources B. databases C. nonprint materials D. personal observation

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