When Alan communicates with his African-American friend, he uses terms like "crib" and "brother" quite frequently. This is because Alan thinks that all African Americans use these words as part of their everyday communication. In this scenario, Alan is employing ________.

A. sensory overaccommodation
B. alternative overaccommodation
C. dependency overaccommodation
D. intergroup overaccommodation

Answer: D

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

While Jamie's parents describe her as "strong-willed" and "decisive," she can be perceived by others as pushy, severe, and controlling. Jamie's social style is

a. analytical. b. compassionate. c. driver. d. expressive

Communication & Mass Media

. Effective speakers identify the primary values of audience

members and adapt their messages to those values and sacrifice their own values for the sake of the presentation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Communication & Mass Media