Deciding what is important in a speech, trying to minimize outside distractions, and not prejudging a message or a speaker are all examples of overcoming your _________

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


Answer: listening barriers

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To move away from argument as something to be “won” or “lost,” advocates need to ______.

a. approach their co-arguers as decision-making partners b. give up on getting their point across c. approach their co-arguers as adversaries d. become very inflexible

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According to the Diffusion of Innovations theory, the adoption of new technologies _______________

a) takes place for all people at the same time b) only occurs among the best educated people c) follows a predictable sequence of stages d) cannot be predicted and is dependent on cultural context

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What is the difference between a causal division and a pro–con division?

What will be an ideal response?

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Before beginning to write any PR document, you should ask yourself all of the following questions, EXCEPT:

a. Can you frame the story from the audience's point of view? b. What benefit can you offer your audience? c. What media do you intend to use? d. Does my message have credibility?

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