Positive or negative judgments made about others on the basis of their group membership is ______.

a. ethnocentrism
b. prejudice
c. racism
d. stereotyping


d. stereotyping

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The informal, initial outline recording a speaker's process of narrowing, focusing, and balancing a topic is considered a __________ outline

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Evaluating a website’s __________ involves determining viewpoints and potential bias presented in the site.

a. authority b. objectivity c. currency d. relevance

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In her speech introduction, Suya said, "Though we are all very different, we are all students here at this university and are all working toward the completion of a degree. Unfortunately, because of rising tuition, some of us may lose the ability to continue in school." According to your textbook, by trying to show her audience how her topic affects her listeners, Suya was

A. adapting to her audience. B. using comparison. C. stereotyping the audience. D. engaging in ethnocentrism. E. practicing inclusion.

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Which of these statements is an example of using I-messages?

a. “I noticed that the other day, when you were reading, you acted a little rude.” b. “I have a completely different perspective than an African American.” c. “I felt ignored when you kept looking at your phone while I was talking.” d. “I think you are can be selfish sometimes, though usually you’re mature.”

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