Do you agree with the fundamental assertion that humans are primarily concerned with uncertainty reduction in initial interactions, or might there be other concerns that could outweigh this concern under particular circumstances? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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a. deliberative approach. b. speculative approach. c. deductive approach. d. inductive approach.

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Luciana told her audience the story of how her grandmother canned tomatoes every fall. Which type of example is she using?

A. hypothetical B. testimony C. anecdote D. case study

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Facial expressions consistently reveal internal emotions

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is described when two or more independent variables work in combination to produce an effect on a dependent variable?

a. a main effect b. an interaction effect c. a between-subjects effect d. a blocking variable

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