According to the theory of Groupthink, rationalizations and stereotypes will tend to increase:

a) the illusion of invulnerability.
b) direct pressure.
c) mind guarding.
d) conflict.


ANS: a

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a) Crawford v. Lungren; b) Jacobellis v. Ohio; c) Jenkins v. Georgia; d) Renton v. Playtime Theatres; e) Osborne v. Ohio.

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The ______________________ is a film category in which songs performed by actors in the motion picture are imbedded into the sequences of the movie. Common ___________s are those that evolve from the stage with narrative interwoven with song and dance.

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

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If you are not able to consider other perspectives on an issue or are not willing to grant that perspectives other than your own have value, then it would be unethical to give an invitational speech on that particular topic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience of the steps involved in making diamond jewelry," you would probably organize your speech in ________ order.

A. causal B. chronological C. spatial D. illustrative E. comparative

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