A co-active approach to persuasion emphasizes the importance of attacking opposing views as wrong

Kylie is to address a civic organization's quarterly meeting about her group's efforts

to promote adult literacy. She asks the event's organizer what the audience already knows about her topic and what they would like to learn. She also inquires about how the room will be arranged and whether she will speak from a seated position or standing, and if she will be using a microphone. As a result of gathering such information, Kylie will likely _____. A) noticeably lessen her communication apprehension B) noticeably intensify her communication apprehension C) have no discernible effect on her communication apprehension D) diminish her listeners' desire to listen carefully and constructively

Which of the following is an example of owning thoughts?

a. The best movies are romantic comedies. b. You should quit your job and find a better one. c. She is such a gossip. d. I believe that this is the best restaurant. e. Americans love their cars more than each other.