________ refers to a fake grassroots organization; that is, one funded in secret by those with a vested interest in the issue at hand.

A. VNR
B. Astroturf
C. Spin
D. Greenwashing


Answer: B

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Numerous studies searching for scientific proof of biological differences among racial groups have reached the following conclusion:

a. There are only three identifiable races: European, African, and Asian. b. There are no pure races: 99.9 percent of DNA sequences are common to all humans. c. The human species, homo sapiens, had its origins in China. d. There are only three pure races: European, African, and Asian. e. There are only five identifiable races: Caucasians, Malays, Native Americans, Ethopians, and Mongolians.

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Communication does NOT occur in a vacuum; rather, it is a cycle of actions and reactions. The tenet that best fits this notion is that communication is _____

A. dynamic B. irreversible C. interactive D. dialogic

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Someone who is less financially successful may look down upon groups that are even less successful as a way to protect his or her own ego. This is an example of the ________ function of prejudice

a. value-expressive b. ego-defensive c. power-expressive d. social-expressive

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In the HURIER model, assigning meaning to the sounds you've received based on your own experience and knowledge is referred to as

a. understanding b. interpreting c. hearing d. remembering

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