Which of the following statements best describes an instrumental style of communication?

a. a style where the quantity of talk is not emphasized
b. a style where the quantity of talk is accented
c. a style where messages are constructed to influence others and maintain one's face
d. a style where messages are receiver and process oriented


c. a style where messages are constructed to influence others and maintain one's face

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Demographics and psychographics differ mainly because

A) demographics refer to factors including age, gender, and ethnicity. B) psychographic information is more difficult to gather. C) demographic information tends to be less reliable. D) psychographics are based on lifestyle, attitudes, beliefs and values. E) Both A and D.

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Being monotone can decrease your immediacy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Jeff has a sword that was used by his great-granduncle Frederick in the Civil War. When his father gave him the sword, he also told Jeff the story of how Frederick died in the arms of his sweetheart who tracked him down in a makeshift Army hospital. The history represented by Jeff's sword is part of ________ histories.

A. religious B. social C. family D. national

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Use the following data set:11 21 17 11 11 12 17 19 Find the mean.

What will be an ideal response?

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