Ethos

A speaker discusses the four basic food groups model adopted by the Department of Agriculture in 1956 without mentioning the five-groups pyramid model adopted in 1992. This speaker has violated the ethical responsibility to __________

a. speak up about a topic the speaker considers important b. choose topics that promote positive ethical values c. use truthful, accurate supporting materials d. let the audience know of his/her motives for speaking

Amanda enrolls in an anthropology class with Brandon. Whereas Amanda anticipates that the subject matter will be interesting, Brandon expects that it will be stupid and totally worthless for his major

When they're asked what they learned at the end of the term, Amanda goes into great detail about the ancient cultures and civilizations she encountered in her studies, while Brandon says, "Not much." Sociologist Robert Merton would attribute their differing experiences to a. social self-esteem. b. self-fulfilling prophecy. c. self-monitoring. d. reflected appraisal.