A theory that seems to “skip” or miss steps is said to lack ______.

A. acuity
B. external reliability
C. internal consistency
D. validity


C. internal consistency

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We listen in order to do all of the following except ________

A) become informed B) refute the speaker's position C) evaluate what we are hearing D) enjoy what we hear

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According to Ogden and Richard's triangle of meaning, an interpreter is the sender—NOT the

receiver—of a message. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking?

A. Avoid pointing out that political correctness restricts our use of language. B. Avoid emotional appeal when discussing issues of race, gender, or disability. C. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. D. All the answers are correct. E. Both avoid pointing out that political correctness restricts our use of language and avoid pointing out that political correctness restricts our use of language.

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In order to improve your empathic listening, which of the following recommendations would be helpful?

a) See things from the receiver's point of view.
b) Engage in one-way communication.
c) Interrupt the speaker if what you have to say is more important.
d) Seek to understand the speaker's thoughts and feelings.

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