According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, listeners are less likely to elaborate because they

A) engage in critical thinking.
B) depend on intuitive judgments.
C) depend on systematic thinking about the message.
D) depend on systematic thinking about the topic.
E) rely on careful assessments of arguments.


B

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A. individualism B. moderatism C. social order D. leadership

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In response to the failure of trait and style approaches to comprehensively describe why particular leadership approaches would work in one set of circumstances and fail in another, _______________

approaches were developed to better understand how leaders interact with followers and the requirements of a particular environment. Fill in the blank with correct word

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A _____ is a short memorable statement that provides a sense of closure by driving home the importance of your speech in a memorable way.

a. signpost b. thesis statement c. section transition d. clincher

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Which of the following is an example of linear communication?

a. Strangers exchanging greetings at a bus stop. b. Leaving a voice-mail message. c. Trying to get someone's attention in a crowded train station. d. An ongoing instant message conversation.

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