A term that is a more comfortable substitute for an uncomfortable term is called a

A. generic.
B. euphemism.
C. simile.
D. neologism.


B

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have gathered for a presentation into categories. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In this disconfirming response, the speaker disparages the other person in the conversation or the other's feelings

a. avoiding involvement b. tangential remark c. disqualification d. imperviousness

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One of the weaknesses of information processing theory states that:

a. it provides objective prospective on learning b. it is too orientated toward the macro-level c. it focuses too much on emotion d. it is too oriented toward the mico-level

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