“Between my job and all the classwork for my master’s degree, I feel overwhelmed,” says Leah. “You think that’s bad? I just got told I have to teach another children’s art class!” says Ivy. Ivy is suffering from ______.
a. message overload
b. selective listening
c. conversational narcissism
d. the listening gap
c. conversational narcissism
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environmental impact, economic impact, and the impact of overcrowding. Which organizational pattern is Robin using? a. chronological division b. spatial division c. causal division d. topical division
Lexi, who is a perfectionist, has been assigned to present a demonstration to her chemistry class. As a perfectionist, Lexi may encounter all of the following problems EXCEPT
A) Lexi's fear of giving an imperfect presentation may be so strong that she puts off preparing until it's too late. B) Lexi will probably rush through the research stages of the project so she will have plenty of time to practice. C) Lexi may convince herself that the task is more than she can handle. D) If Lexi doesn't go to class the day her presentation is due, she may tell herself that she would have done well if she had tried. E) As a perfectionist, Lexi will probably encounter all of these problems.