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Question 1

Kai left a party early, not saying bye. A friend says it was disrespectful. Kai left due to food poisoning. The friend:

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made a fundamental attribution error

Question 2

Language is ______, so the letters r-o-s-e indicate a type of flower although there's no actual flower in this sentence.

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symbolic

Question 3

Our orthodontist overcharges for braces; orthodontists are dishonest & don't care about their patients = which fallacy?

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hasty generalization

Question 4

Iris said she was concerned about losing her job; her friend replied, "Well, you've never loved that job anyway," using:

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insensitive listening

Question 5

Ben is planning a research presentation. Which would be his best option for an informative topic?

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the pros & cons of a vegan diet

Question 6

When we want to work harder for a coach/boss/leader because we admire & respect them, that person holds ______ power.

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referent

Question 7

In the _________, communication is considered a one-way process.

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linear model

Question 8

Have a backup plan, Be ethical, Consider the context, Strive for simplicity = all good advice for ___________.

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choosing & using presentation aids

Question 9

_____ occurs when we feel like we know a celebrity & have an interpersonal relationship with them though we've never met

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parasocial interaction

Question 10

Mo arrives at exactly 8 for Itza's party—the time on the invite; he's the first one there. Mo's likely from __________.

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a monochronic culture

Question 11

"It's important to support local businesses, so we hope you will shop here more often" exemplifies _______.

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persuasive language

Question 12

Due to ______, a speech intro influences perception of the speaker & may determine whether an audience pays attention.

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primacy effect

Question 13

Westin kisses others on each side of the face when greeting them; he's likely from a _________ culture.

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high-contact

Question 14

A______ leader establishes next steps, assigns tasks, and instructs group members about how to accomplish goals.

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directive

Question 15

Ken dominates most conversations & seems unaware that he grates on others' nerves when doing so. He must be a _______.

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low self-monitor

Question 16

Conflict management that results in both sides giving up something in order to gain something = ___________.

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compromise

Question 17

Saying things like "what a messed-up culture" can indicate ______.

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ethnocentrism

Question 18

Not keeping track of where we find information can lead to not giving credit to whom it's due, which = ________.

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plagiarism

Question 19

Smiling can symbolize happiness, waving=hello & head nodding=yes. These ______ send nonverbal messages without words.

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emblems

Question 20

Appeals to audience members' fear, guilt, shame, anger, disgust, sadness, or even joy help a speaker persuade via ______

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pathos

Question 21

Demonstrating integrity, goodwill toward the audience, and wisdom about the topic will help speakers establish _______.

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ethos

Question 22

Mel asks her audience to write down a specific phrase & says they'll learn what it says about them by the end, she has:

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created information hunger

Question 23

Per ___________, we may put a text in all-caps and/or add emoticons to compensate for the lack of message richness.

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social information processing theory

Question 24

JT forms a relationship with KB due to ______; KB is also a Spanish major, likes the same music & plays tennis as well.

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similarity

Question 25

You tell the audience that UCA should go to a 4-day schedule, eliminating Friday classes. You've made a proposition of:

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policy

Question 26

"If you shop at chain stores, then you must want local businesses to fail" is an example of ______ logical fallacy.

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either-or

Question 27

Competent communicators assess a situation & modify their behavior/communication accordingly because they're _______.

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adaptable

Question 28

Because he's from a ________ culture, Joe doesn't feel comfortable being blunt about his friend's comments bothering him

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high-context

Question 29

The social exchange theory explains the _________ involved with interpersonal relationships.

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costs and rewards

Question 30

________ is a system of thought, language, and behavior that we learn through communication with those around us.

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Culture

Question 31

When managing conflict, ending with a win-win solution that will make both sides 100% happy = ___________.

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collaboration

Question 32

Lee predicts she'll ace her final exams. She studies hard for each one & indeed makes an A on all. This exemplifies_____

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self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 33

_____= a process affecting perception & communication; it starts with identifying a group we believe a person belongs to

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stereotyping

Question 34

MJ plays volleyball, is in French club, sings in the choir & is VP of her class; she identifies with several _______

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co-cultures

Question 35

_________ explains why we might worry about feeling uncomfortable when interacting with people from different cultures,

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anxiety uncertainty management theory

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