Following the advice of their gender communication textbook, Barbara and John sit down to have a talk about the role of sexual activity in their romantic relationship
Needless to say, the topic of conversation made them
both quite nervous. What are some options for a talk like this?
A. Use "gutter" terms that most everyone knows so as to avoid
misunderstanding.
B. Use clinical, anatomical terms so that sexual activity isn't represented by
negative slang.
C. Use euphemisms that describe sexual activity in vague, non-threatening
terms.
D. All of the above are options, albeit unfortunate options, regarding
discussions about sex.
D
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audience characteristics. When we think of the many different "hats" people wear, what are we taking into consideration? A) needs B) occupation C) economic status D) societal roles
A question of ____ asks for a subjective evaluation of something's worth, significance, quality, or condition
A) policy B) attitude C) fact D) value
Language reflects social views of women as _________ and men as _________ participants in sexual activity
A) active; passive B) passive; active C) active; active D) passive; passive
The _____ summarizes what has been said and addresses the direction the group is taking
A) elaborator B) coordinator C) orienter D) energizer