According to your textbook, when analyzing demographic information about your audience, it is essential that you avoid

A. emotionalism.
B. fallacies.
C. egocentrism.
D. relativism.
E. stereotyping.


Answer: E

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A. in Asian cultures, apologizing is considered a virtue B. western cultures are more concerned for the group, so apologies come from the group C. the Japanese have seven words for apologies D. Euro-American males are more apt to apologize to strangers than friends

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Using the metadiscussion technique can be detrimental to a team's focus

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Under what conditions would motivational appeals be unethical, according to the text? List at least three of these conditions and provide original examples of how speakers might misuse appeals.

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

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Which of the following is NOT an effective way to respond tactfully to an illegal question in a job interview?

A. informing the interviewer that the question is illegal B. tactfully refusing to answer the question C. neutralizing the question D. taking advantage of the question

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