The textbook recommends minimizing the use of abstract words when you are trying to clarify

a message.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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During the initial moments of an interview, you should ____

A. ask specific questions about the topic. B. ask general questions about the topic. C. set a context for the interview. D. explain your position regarding the topic. E. None of these answers are correct.

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If the standard deviation is 0, what percentage of scores falls within one standard deviation of the mean?

a. 68% b. 95% c. 50% d. 100%

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What elements distinguish interpersonal communication from other forms of human communication?

A. It is a distinctive, transactional form of human communication involving mutual influence for the purpose of managing relationships. B. It involves treating people as objects, responding to roles rather than the person, and distinctive conversations. C. It is a mechanical, transactional form of human communication, where each person has a role to perform. D. It involves communicating with someone you care about, communicating in an I-It relationship, and treating people as individuals.

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Making one point (e.g. causes of a phenomenon) about equally weighted with the second point (effects of that phenomenon) is an example of which principle?

A) ?coordination B) ?subordination C) ?indentation D) ?alternation E) ?parallel points

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