Which of the following statements is supported by research?

A. A person's self-disclosure history does not affect disclosure in counseling interviews.
B. Females disclose significantly more about themselves than do males.
C. Males disclose more about intimate topics such as sex than do females.
D. Females often have psychological defenses to protect themselves from emotional reactions.

Answer: B

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Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?I. Many citizens are victimized every year by incompetent lawyers.II. A bill requiring lawyers to stand for recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem.

A. problem-solution B. chronological C. analytical D. topical E. legal

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Polling your audience about a sensitive topic

A. is only appropriate in informal settings and with small audiences. B. is likely to make some listeners uncomfortable and should be avoided. C. can be effective with young, liberal audiences but should be avoided with older, conservative audiences. D. works best if you have first established common ground by establishing your similarities with audience members.

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