When speaking to an audience that disagrees with you, one of
the best strategies for engaging the audience's attention and
respect is to
a. use humor.
b. ask questions.
c. use stories.
d. seek common ground.
e. demand a new course of action.
d
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Many groups have been the subjects of othering. 2. Othering can be used to justify suppression and even extermination. 3. The war on terrorism has been accepted as legitimate by Muslims. 4. In Muslim countries, many people do not agree that suicide bombings targeting civilians can be justified in defense of Islam. 5. The Western public does not think of Muslims as respectful of women.
While in a conversation with another person, you notice that this person does not face you while speaking, never smiles, and avoids eye contact. What category of nonverbal communication is this person lacking?
A. accuracy B. immediacy C. self-presentation D. autonomy
What percentage of children ages 5 to 7 have a clear understanding of the profit-seeking motives of commercials?
a. 0% b. 10% c. 50% d. 90%
Roberto comes running into the house visibly agitated. Between Roberto's sobs, his dad picks out "bike," "sledgehammer," "Miguel," and "hate
" After some coaxing, Roberto tells his dad that Miguel was kicked out of the game because he wasn't playing fair and later came back with a sledgehammer and hit his bike. His dad says, "You must have really been mad when he broke the rules and a little bit afraid when he hit your bike with the sledgehammer." Roberto replies, "Uh-huh." Which skill for responding with empathy is Roberto's father using? a. Ask questions about the situation b. Reflect content and feelings by paraphrasing c. Select content that is important d. Evaluate the emotions of the message