Nick is really worried about his statistics exam after lunch, so heisn't really listening to his speech instructor. The listening barrier here is

A) personal concerns.
B) personal prejudice.
C) information overload.
D) outside distractions.


A

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Marketing involves __________.

A. segmentation of the audience B. a reliance on existing perceptions C. persuasion of the audience as a goal in itself D. all of these choices E. none of these choices

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According to interaction appearance theory, which factor is the strongest at helping you change your original impressions of someone?

a. more interaction with that person b. the use of selective attention c. incorporating mindfulness d. seeking feedback

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Mohammed considers himself to be politically liberal. He enjoys watching MSNBC, particularly Rachel Maddow's show. He finds it gratifying to listen to others with his viewpoint because he is engaging in

A. selective gratification. B. selective listening. C. selective retention. D. selective exposure.

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In a(n) ________ culture, the verbal part of the message carries the most meaning.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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