Negative perceptions of hurtful messages increase under all of the following circumstances EXCEPT when

a. message is emphasized with high intensity.
b. harsh negative language is used.
c. the individual who is targeted in the message has high self-esteem.
d. the message occurs in presence of others.


C

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Pitch, rate, and inflection are elements of ________

A) vocalics B) speech quality C) emphasis D) proxemics

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The antipiracy initiative by the film and music industries, defeated in 2011 because it seemed to limit Internet rights was the:

a. MPAA b. Hays office c. star system d. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)

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