What trap do beginning speakers often fall into when trying to speak from a manuscript?

a. poor writing skills
b. practicing too much
c. reading and poor eye contact
d. awkward wording


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Last week, you agreed to donate some money for the local animal rescue league, and you feel pretty good about it. Today in the mail, you have a thank-you letter from the organization along with a request for an additional, larger request. What sequential persuasion strategy is the animal rescue league using?

a. Foot-in-the-door b. Door-in-the-face c. Pregiving d. Rewarding

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According to research investigating the stress and injury model, who is least likely to incur an athletic injury?

a. John who has low social support b. Harry who has high daily hassles c. Dick who is a sensation seeker d. David who has high life event stress e. all are at risk of injury

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