How do clothing and other personal adornments affect perception? Provide an example of your own perceptions of others based on how someone dressed

What will be an ideal response?


? Clothing is a reflection of our self-image and a means of communicating a message about oneself.

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One explanation for the effectiveness of persuasive appeals that match an attitude’s function is:

a. matched appeals are more succinct b. matched appeals are more ego-involved c. matched appeals speak to the receiver’s psychological needs d. matched appeals are less extreme

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What statement is accurate about group communication within low-context cultures?

A. Members spend a lot of time getting to know one another before any interaction. B. Members have significant shared knowledge and so interactions can be ambiguous. C. Members share information through explicitly stated verbal messages. D. Members tolerate vague language used to explain crucial details.

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The term for the tendency of humans and other animals to lay claim to and defend a particular area is .

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Several pro-choice advocates want to address an anti-abortion rally and convince the crowd of their viewpoint. They should understand that generally, people

a. change in small increments over a long period of time. b. almost never change attitudes or beliefs no matter what. c. are more easily persuaded on major issues than minor ones. d. often reverse their opinion on the spot if the speaker is good enough.

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