Walther contends that the ________ relational the affection or more desirable the other communicator is, the ________ editing in message composition.

Toulmin's model of persuasion indicates that the __________ is what the persuader wants or hopes will be believed, which must be supported by evidence.

A. warrant B. claim C. data D. argument

When the harmony of the group is seen as more important than new ideas and changing previous assumptions, that group is displaying __________.

A. norming B. groupthink C. commitment D. high ethical standards