According to the text, which of the following is the best summary of what happened to

cigarette sales after the FCC required TV and radio stations to begin airing anti-smoking
messages?



a. Cigarette sales increased substantially for reasons that are still debated.
b. Cigarette sales increased substantially because the tobacco companies countered
the anti-smoking messages with more effective ads for cigarettes.
c. There was very little change in cigarette sales.
d. Cigarette sales decreased substantially.
e. Cigarette sales stopped altogether for a period of six months.


d.

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Choose the response that best completes the following sentence: Confirmation bias can lead to

A. you realizing that your claims are mistaken and revising them. B. you ignoring good evidence to support your claims. C. claims that are inaccurate and exaggerated. D. claims that are stronger and more convincing.

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Which of the following steps would probably come first if you were starting out to do research for your speech on freedom of speech?

a. ?Develop a list of key words and phrases like "clear and present danger," "a chilling effect," "obscenity" b. ?Make an appointment to interview a judge c. ?Read some general sources to get background on the topic d. ?Talk to a librarian to see where books of court cases are located e. ?Prepare a reference list

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Which statement does NOT provide good advice for sustaining a confirming climate?

A) ?Actively use communication to build confirming climates. B) ?Accept and validate others. C) ?Affirm and assert yourself. D) ?Respect diversity in relationships. E) ?Ignore criticisms.

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