One way to ensure effectiveness in the understanding stage of the listening process is to paraphrase

the speaker's ideas.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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In your relationship, if you accept the fact that you and your partner have competing needs for independence and connection, which dialectical tension are you experiencing?

A. segmentation B. balance C. denial D. reaffirmation

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How might the organization of a special occasion speech differ from other types of speeches you have learned about? 

A. Introductions and conclusions are not fully developed in special occasion speeches. B. Special occasion speeches should have at least three main points. C. Special occasion speeches have more obvious transition statements. D. Developing several main points in special occasion speeches may be inappropriate.

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James likes to be busy doing projects; however, he does these projects when he feels like it. Sometimes he is very attentive to detail and gets them done in a timely matter. Other times he neglects them and lets them fall behind. This is an example of what type of attachment style?

a. Fearful b. Anxious/ambivalent c. Dismissive d. Secure

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Stephen was planning a speech on the environmental impact of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. He planned to organize his speech by starting at the area immediately around the cone, move to a discussion of the areas directly east of the mountain, and then move counterclockwise to the north and west of the mountain. What organizational pattern was he using?

A. chronological B. spatial C. topical D. cause-and-effect

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