Convergence in talk refers to ______.

a. people speaking in different styles
b. people indicating distance or dislike
c. people speaking in the same style
d. people avoiding closeness or enjoyment


c. people speaking in the same style

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Gordon just met Grahamme, and although he is attracted to him, they are chatting about the latest assignment and the weather. Applying social penetration theory, what do we know about this interaction?

A. It has little depth or breadth. B. It has little depth, but significant breadth. C. It has significant depth and breadth. D. It has significant depth, but little breadth.

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At the city planning meeting, Brian stated that the reason the local park continues to flood is because the nearby plant dumps its waste into the stream. Which strategy did he likely use?

a. topical b. chronological c. problem-solution d. causal

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Persons from high context cultural backgrounds tend to listen more to the nonverbal behaviors of others than do persons from low context cultural backgrounds

True False

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What is the difference between an immediate and an extended audience?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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