Kristen had a disagreement with Paul and told him that he was an idiot. Later, while apologizing, Kristen asked Paul to "forget that little comment." Kristen does not realize that

A) oral communication is irreversible.
B) we have a natural ability to communicate.
C) quantity means quality.
D) meaning is in the words we use.
E) communication is a cure-all.


A

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In a lawsuit against you for appropriation, a key factor in the outcome would be

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Yikai started her speech by stating, "By the end of my speech, I want you to understand how buying and using reusable grocery bags can benefit both the environment and you, as a consumer."

This is an example of demonstrating your specific purpose to the audience. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Asking someone else whether your interpretations of what you perceive are correct is an example of _____.

A. direct perception checking B. indirect perception checking C. social comparison D. self-fulfilling prophecy

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