John and Mary are arguing about defunding Planned Parenthood even though they agree on the issue. John participates by challenging Mary’s conclusions and questioning her evidence. The term that best describes John’s stance is ______.
a. echo chamber
b. sounding board
c. devil’s advocate
d. insensitive
c. devil’s advocate
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What will be an ideal response?
The specialized language of a nonprofessional group is known as ______.
A. cant B. jargon C. substandard English D. slang
Explain how the view of culture as transacted proposes that communication can lead to membership in a particular culture.
What will be an ideal response?
Amanda is telling her father about a recent conflict with her boyfriend. She is afraid that she and her boyfriend are nearing the end of their relationship, and she is very upset. Amanda has a lot to say and really needs someone to listen, but her father keeps making ________ statements, such as "It's okay," "There are other fish in the sea," and "Don't worry; you'll find someone better." Amanda becomes frustrated and ends the conversation because she feels that her father doesn't think her emotions are important.
A. terminator B. insensitive C. continuer D. negative