Judgments and conclusions that provide reasons for behavior are called ______.

A. uncertainties
B. reciprocities
C. attributions
D. situational factors


C. attributions

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A critical listener generally provides which of the following kinds of feedback for the speaker?

A. something about the audience member, such as "I thought the speech was interesting" B. something descriptive about the speech itself, such as "these were the main points" C. something evaluative about the speech, such as "this was the most persuasive argument" D. critical listening cannot produce any feedback E. none of these choices

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A speaker who gathers information about the listeners, analyzes this information, and adapts his or her speech to them is demonstrating the idea of a(n)

a. hard-working speaker. b. audience-centered speaker. c. over-zealous speaker. d. goal-centered speaker.

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According to PR scholars, PR plays a significant role in doing all but one of the following:

a. Helping to solve problems b. Anticipating and identifying problems c. Identifying potential opposition d. Helping to raise funds

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Prior to reporting from a meeting, you should obtain ______.

A. permission to write about the meeting B. minutes from previous meetings C. statements from high-profile attendees D. a copy of the agenda

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