The publication of false, defamatory statements that can harm a person's reputation is called ______.

A. slander
B. libel
C. wrongful testimony
D. muckraking evidence


B. libel

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Which of the following statements about interpersonal communication is most accurate?

A) Interpersonal communication allows us to establish relationships. B) Interpersonal communication does not include communication between people involved in professional relationships. C) Interpersonal communication cannot happen in the early stages of a relationship. D) Interpersonal communication is independent from intrapersonal communication. E) Interpersonal communication is an association between at least three people.

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________ are scale, two-dimensional drawings or three-dimensional constructions that represent very large or very small objects

a) Handouts b) Models c) Whiteboards d) Objects

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____________________ are generally shared views of what is good, right, worthwhile, and important with regard to conduct and existence

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Television stations must pay PR companies to use video news releases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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