Which of the following terms is not "loaded" for most Americans?

A) flag-burner
B) left-wing
C) skin-head
D) independent


D

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Subaru has won over many new customers by conveying:

a. That it's OK to switch from another car brand b. The car's unmatched safety ratings c. The "love" behind its brand d. Safety, reliability and durability

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Because of an impaired ability to focus and a tendency to become easily distracted, individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may have an especially difficult time dealing with what barrier to effective listening?

A. rebuttal tendency B. selective attention C. pseudolistening D. information overload

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Sean checked the clock and saw that it was 10:00 a.m., which was the time thegroup had agreed upon to start the meeting. Clearing his throat to get the attention of his coworkers, he jumped right into explaining the project. Sean is taking on which role?

a. task b. relational c. individual d. social

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Maintaining face is an interactive task. 2. Our identities can be threatened if messages we receive do not support our positive or negative face. 3. An identity marker is a physical expansion of the self, such as a name tag. 4. When you create a halo, whether positive or negative, for an individual, you are likely to interact with that person in a way that supports that impression. 5. Our attributions are the negative inferences we form when individuals engage in behavior we don’t like or of which we don’t approve.

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