The use of symbols in communication is complicated because ______.

a. symbols have only one meaning
b. symbols have multiple meanings
c. symbols are not affected by culture and context
d. symbols are not representational


b. symbols have multiple meanings

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Dress rehearsal is helpful for an athlete because it:

a. enables the athlete to be less distracted by novel competition stimuli b. allows athletes to be comfortable in their competition uniform c. none of the above – actually it’s not helpful d. a and b (page 315)

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A verbal statement that re?ects our understanding of a nonverbal message is known as what?

A) Regulation B) perception checking C) perspective checking D) Affect displays

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Specific purposes are what you want your audience to accomplish as a result of your speech

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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PowerPoint is useful because:

A. It is easily accessible and inexpensive. B. It can be used in a lighted room whereas an overhead cannot. C. It is can be used effectively when there is complex material to explain. D. A speaker can write on it like a flipchart.

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