When the interviewer requests more information about a response given by the interviewee, what is the interviewer asking for?

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.

You are a beat reporter waiting in a hotel lobby for a news conference to start. Which of the following is the best use of your time?

A. strike up a conversation with the hotel staff B. quietly review old notes C. look for other journalists and compare coverage strategies D. write a quick outline for the story