Polarization has three distinct characteristics. Which of the following was NOT listed as one of those characteristics?

A. statements get more emotionally intense
B. statements go from being specific to being more general
C. statements become more personalized
D. statements tend to move away from the topic at hand to other issues


C. statements become more personalized

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Some people regard advertisers as unscrupulous manipulators who will do or say anything to get you to give them your money. 2. Advertisers know they can make the public believe exaggerated claims about their products without actually lying. 3. According to the textbook, subliminal advertising has a strong effect on us. 4. Gradually over time, ads alter our standards, our perception of needs, and our expectations for life. 5. A 30-second television commercial cannot develop a character in rich detail.

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The greater the depth of disclosure, the fewer opportunities there are for an individual to be concerned about feeling vulnerable in a relationship.

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

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All of the following are ways for leaders to empower others EXCEPT

A) share skills. B) encourage growth. C) raise group members’ self-esteem. D) avoid criticism.

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According to your textbook, a small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a(n) ________ leader.

A. designated B. emergent C. implied D. dynamic E. elected

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