In the following specific purpose, "To persuade my classmates to eat a low-carb diet," "to eat a low-carb diet" is called the

a. thesis statement.
b. objective.
c. central purpose.
d. general purpose.


Answer: b. objective.

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According to the Harfield Cognitive Listening Model, the final stage of the circular interaction known as listening is __________.

A. sensing B. interpreting C. understanding D. responding

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Graphics showing the steps in a process or the parts of an object are called __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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In the cascade model of relational conflict, "cascade" refers to

a. how one person's negative behavior can trigger another person's behavior in such a way that their conflict patterns escalate and worsen. b. how one person's empathy triggers empathy in the other person and there is an outpouring of emotions. c. couples throwing plates and other objects at each other. d. one person using defensive behavior and the other person responding with constructive conflict behaviors to reduce the avalanche of conflict.

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All of the following were identified in the text as factors that tend to induce situational apprehension EXCEPT

A) speaking to strangers. B) giving speeches that are graded in class. C) speaking on a topic about which you are knowledgeable. D) communicating with bosses. E) All of the answer choices for this question were identified in the text as factors that tend to induce situational apprehension.

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