Which of the following research hypotheses affords greater statistical power?
a. There is a relationship between amount of nonverbal mirroring and liking in initial interactions.
b. Increased exposure to violent cartoons is associated with increased tolerance for aggressive behavior on the playground.
c. Frequency of criticism is related to the frequency of defensive communication practices in marital relationships.
d. Employees and managers differ with regard to the use of touching in manager-employee interactions.
Answer b,
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By definition, public speaking occurs when a speaker
a. communicates with more than one person at a time. b. reads or recites a prepared text to a group. c. presents a continuous message to an audience in a unique context. d. enters into a dialogue or debate with a second speaker.
After assigning responsibility for the tasks at hand to your subordinates, you should
(A) supervise them closely to ensure the tasks are performed correctly. (B) let them do the work on their own. (C) check their progress at the end of each day. (D) schedule sufficient work-breaks to avoid job burnout.
In The Uses of Argument, Stephen Toulmin defines a "claim" as a statement that
expresses a specific position or some doubtful or controversial issues that the arguer wants the audience to accept. This illustrates the technique of definition known as (a) example. (b) operation. (c) synonym. (d) authority.
According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?The Travelers Insurance Company has been in business since the Lincoln administration. That tells you it has to be a top-notch insurance company.
A. invalid analogy B. slippery slope C. appeal to tradition D. false example E. red herring