Provide an example of a cognitive effect of the media.

What will be an ideal response?


Cognitive effects are generally short-term learning of information (such as studying for an exam). These can range from serious to trivial.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1.A person with power can give someone the cold shoulder by turning their back on them and not facing them. 2.Manipulation is when you get your way by making your partner feel guilty or ashamed. 3.Women are more likely to use less powerful speech because they are more polite and interpersonally sensitive than men. 4.“I am sorry your feelings are hurt!” is an example of a one-up message. 5.A statement like “Try to be on time tomorrow” followed by “I’m sorry, I’ll do my best” is an example of competitive symmetry.

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An emphasis on cultural awareness does NOT imply that you should accept all cultural practices or that all cultural practices are equal

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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About 40 to 60 percent of employees say they have been involved in at least one workplace romance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Research suggests that we interact with people we consider inferior to us when we need motivation to excel and with people we consider superior to us when we need to feel good about ourselves

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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