According to Knapp and Vangelisti's stage model, when relationship partners close themselves off from each other, this is the

a. differentiating stage.
b. circumscribing stage.
c. stagnating stage.
d. avoiding stage.
e. terminating stage.


c

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In theintroduction to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia

In her conclusion, she reminded her audience what her friend went through and addedthat her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech? A) Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the introduction. B) Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the occasion. C) Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as an appeal to action. D) No; the introduction and conclusion are separate elements of a speech and should not overlap.

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A toast is an example of ________

a. a presentation speech b. an acceptance speech c. a eulogy d. a lecture

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According to McCroskey's research, what percent of the general population experiences very high levels of communication apprehension?

a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 40% e) 50%

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