According to the _______, we strive to reduce discomfort by gaining information about others in order to be able to predict how our interactions with them will go.
a. social penetration theory
b. uncertainty reduction theory
c. message construction theory
d. fundamental message rules
b. uncertainty reduction theory
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Which one of the following is NOT a way social media can derail your career?
A) posting a message that can be viewed as too opinionated B) posting photos that make a less than favorable impression C) posting information about a philanthropic event you are planning D) friends tagging you in photos that make a less than favorable impression E) using foul or inappropriate language
__________ schemata refer to the appropriateness of a behavior in a given context
Fill in the blanks with correct word
When acting on criticism, the speaker should focus on ________ your critic says, not ________ they
say it. Fill in the blanks with correct word
A(n) _____ is the utterance of a verbal message and what it implies about how the listener should respond.
a. phrase act b. entailment c. fallacy d. speech act