If you mentally criticize a speaker's style or message, your listening efficiency will increase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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In some situations, Anna feels comfortable disclosing her religious beliefs and commitment to her church. However, in class at college Anna does not mention this aspect of her identity. This is an example of how __________ influences identity

a. societal influence b. interaction c. context d. attribution

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Jorge knows that he needs to learn more about his audience before he begins to research his

speech calling for immediate reinstatement of the military draft.  The question he most needs to ask is: A) Will my audience find this subject useful? B) Will my audience find this subject interesting? C) Did my audience vote in the last election? D) What response can I reasonably expect from my audience?

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Bert Harris proposed an innovative plan to help the LA Lakers recover from their slump. Since he had had several unsuccessful stints as a coach with various NBA teams, though, his idea was dismissed without proper assessment

Which type of false reasoning was illustrated in this scenario? a) Ad homine b) Red herring c) Hasty generalization d) Causal fallacy

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Jeremy is always polite and courteous to his instructors at school but tends to be a bit rowdy with his friends at a party. This difference in Jeremy's communication illustrates the importance of ________ in determining behavior and communication.

A. rituals B. context C. ethnocentrism D. power distance

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