The musician Madonna, although born and raised in the United States, has been filmed by media speaking with a British accent after having lived in England for several years. In fact, her publicist once e-mailed a major newspaper saying that Madonna naturally picks up on the languages and sounds of people around her. This behavior could be seen as an example of which of the following?

A. Norms
B. Adaptation
C. Values
D. Ethnocentrism


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The model of communication referred to as ?communication as action? may be summarized

with the phrase ________. A) communication takes place when messages are sent and received B) communication takes place when messages are exchanged C) communication takes place when meanings are created and maintained D) communication takes place when human beings are affected by each other

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_____ is the sense of mental discomfort that prompts a person to change when new information conflicts with previously organized thought patterns

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Relationship rules theory helps people to __________.

A. maintain relationships in which each partner benefits equally B. find common ground in establishing relationships C. identify successful versus destructive relationship behavior D. determine when they should terminate a relationship

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