When words reflect unqualified, often untrue generalizations that deny individual differences among people, they become the language barrier of _____

a. bypassing
b. polarization
c. allness
d. denotation


c

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Marcus gives a speech on "How to Network Post-College," because he truly believes networking is the key skill for new graduates in obtaining employment. Which guideline for ethical speaking is Marcus demonstrating?

a.strive to improve your public speaking b. seek exposure to well-informed speakers c. choose topics that promote positive ethical values d. speak up about topics you consider important

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__________ leaders allow group members complete freedom

with the process necessary to reach the group goal. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Relational partners create physical distance between one another and make excuses to reduce contact

a. avoiding b. circumscribing c. experimenting d. integrating e. differentiating

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The bandwagon fallacy

A. assumes that taking a first step will inevitably lead to other steps that cannot be prevented. B. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. C. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. D. assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. E. assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked.

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