Robert feels he cannot express his true emotions in public for fear of appearing weak. This is an example of _______
a. the cowboy syndrome
b. the ventilation hypothesis
c. emotional repression
d. emotional intelligence
a
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Rowan and Arnold applied for an open senior manager position at their company, and both cleared their technical interviews with ease. In the next round, they had to meet with the CEO
For the interview, Rowan wore a formal suit with a traditional tie, while Arnold dressed in casual attire. Although both were quite nervous, they hid their nervousness and impressed the CEO with their skills and experience. Furthermore, during their respective interviews, Rowan sat eight feet from the CEO whereas Arnold sat five feet from the CEO. However, Rowan was offered the position. Which factor tipped the scales in Rowan's favor, and why is this factor important? a) Clothing and personal appearance; because it shows that you are aware of the importance of the meeting b) Proxemics; because it helps define anappropriate public space. c) Effective communication; because it is an essential element at the time of interviews. d) Effective way of managing anxiety; because it increases the confidence level of a person during meetings.
The specific purpose of Stephanie's informative speech is "To inform my audience about economics." Are there any flaws in Stephanie's specific purpose?
A. Yes. Stephanie's specific purpose is too broad. B. No. Stephanie has a strong specific purpose statement. C. Yes. Stephanie's specific purpose is too impersonal. D. Yes. Stephanie's specific purpose is written as a statement rather than as a question. E. Yes. Stephanie's specific purpose mentions her audience.
Which of the following immediacy behaviors indicate low involvement in a conversation?
a. nervous mannerisms and self-touching b. a monotone voice and a neutral face c. lack of eye contact and hesitating speech d. gaze avoidance and indirect body orientation
Two co-workers are from different parts of the United States—one from Maine and the other from Alabama. While they have different dialects, they use a similar, more formal speaking style in professional settings
Which strategy of intercultural communication are they using? a. being mindful b. adapting to others c. actively engaging others d. being receptive to new information e. respecting others' perspectives