Nicholas starts playing video games because he is bored over Christmas break. Eventually, he becomes addicted to the games and spends less and less time on his homework. This effect on his dedication to school work is:

a. intentional and emotional-type
b. unintentional and behavioral-type
c. negative and attitudinal-type
d. negative and intentional


b. unintentional and behavioral-type

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A) the BBC. B) the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. C) the FRC. D) the Wall Street Journal.

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You will be considered an ethical public speaker as long

as you follow the rules outlined for your class or speaking occasion. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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These are the central questions suggested by the wording of a proposition and how the advocate defines the key terms of the proposition

(a) Presumptions (b) Issues (c) Interpretations (d) Ideas

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Many homeless parents discover that they no longer have an environment in which they can engage in private communication with their children. This results in which of the following?

A. symbolic baggage B. public mothering C. family perception D. social support

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