A decision taken by just more than half the number of people in a group or team is called a
a) supermajority
b) majority.
c) minority.
d) consensus.
A
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More recent theories of communication suggest that it is
a. Always changing. b. Always developing. c. Always growing. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.
When Ken's parents died, his sister was named as the executor of their estate. She gave all of the good furniture to her kids and left only one old dresser for Ken's kids. Ken was furious with his sister because of this. Even though Ken felt "low power" in this situation, he decided to maintain his relationship with his sister and encouraged his kids not to bring up the issue with their cousins. Ken's decision is an example of which of the following moves Lerner suggests that people in low-power positions adopt?
A. Making clear what one's beliefs, values, and priorities are and maintaining congruent behaviors B. Stating differences and allowing others to do the same C. Staying emotionally connected to significant others even when things get intense D. Speaking up and presenting a balanced picture of strengths as well as weaknesses E. All of the answers are correct.
The speaker's goal, the response the speaker desires from the audience, is called the ________ of the
speech. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Relief organizations frequently enlist the aid of celebrities to raise funds to support their causes. The actress Alyssa Milano has promoted the cause of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and Angelina Jolie Pitt was named as a special envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. These celebrities' successful efforts reflect the persuasive power that ________ can have.
A. ethos B. logos C. pathos D. mythos