Valerie knows that Theodora comes from a wealthy family, and expects Theodora to help her if she gets into a financial bind. This is an example of the ______ expectation in close friendships.

a. symmetrical reciprocity
b. communion
c. solidarity
d. agency


d. agency

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In his persuasive speech on eliminating the general education requirements at State U., Darnell argues, "I've already taken two of the required 15 courses, and believe me they were a waste of time." Darnell's use of reasoning from specific instances to a generalization is __________.

A. valid because he is using his own experience B. invalid because he did not state which classes he took C. valid because it is something his audience can relate to D. invalid because he is overgeneralizing the basis of too few observations

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Which barrier to effective listening is displayed when Helga listens to Sven very carefully until he says something she can use against him, and then she interrupts?

A) criticizing the speaker. B) emotional noise C) speech rate vs. thought rate D) information overload

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___________________ and __________________ proposed a concept of leadership that suggested that the appropriateness and effectiveness of leadership behaviors could

not be determined by the specific behavior of the leader, but by the appropriateness of the behavior in a particular situation. Fill in the blank with correct word

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Refusing to accept something as the truth without checking on it describes the process of ______.

A. verification B. diversification C. manipulation D. compassion

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