The tension releaser is usually the “devil’s advocate” of the group

A. True
B. False


ANS: b

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Which of the following is true of informative speaking (as opposed to persuasive speaking)?

A. Informative speakers use psychological information to determine how to influence their audience. B. Informative speakers use supporting information to limit choices rather than to provide the audience with more unbiased choices. C. Informative speakers share ideas with an intent of promoting a particular solution. D. Informative speakers expect the audience to grasp the full content of the presentation.

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Which ability can be used to assemble information in a unique and significant manner?

a) Synthesi b) Analysis c) Clarification d) Organization

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When two or more people create meaning as they respond to each other and their environment, it is known as _____

a. synergy b. heterogeneous c. transaction d. culture

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A tobacco company has issued a press release suggesting the effects of secondhand smoking are not as detrimental as previously suggested by healthcare professionals. A group should be sure to do which of the following in evaluating this information?

A. determine the credibility of the source B. determine the meaning of what is said C. clarify ambiguous terms D. identify ambiguous terms E. none of the answers is correct.

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