Sam explained to her instructor that her homework was late because her computer froze, she ran out of printer ink, and her dog ate her notes. This illustrates
a. relational motives.
b. functional motives.
c. participatory motives.
d. excuse-making motives.
e. sycophantic motives.
d
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Which type of listening skill is particularly significant in groups that have to make important decisions, such as a state legislature or a corporate board of directors?
A. effective B. critical C. empathic D. informational
What organization promotes undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students?
a. National Foundation for Undergraduate Scholarship (NFUS) b. American Council of University Scholars (ACUS) c. National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) d. American Conferences on Undergraduate Growth (ACUG)
The gestures and vocal paralanguage that accompany speech serve several functions. Which function involves the use of graphic gestures?
a. synchronizing speech b. replacing speech c. visualizing speech d. marking speech
Before Cadence delivers her speech, she closes her eyes and pictures herself confidently walking on-stage and delivering her speech in a comfortable, conversational manner. What guideline for effective speech delivery is Cadence following?
a. have realistic expectations b. practice makes perfect c. visualize success d. be well rested