Speakers whose position violates the receiver’s expectation of what the speaker’s position would be are generally perceived as:

a. less credible
b. more credible
c. more likeable
d. less trustworthy

b. more credible

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the textbook, a great "historical myth" regarding the First Amendment is that

A. John Peter Zenger was the individual who drafted it. B. it is first because it is the most important right. C. George Washington was the individual who drafted it. D. it only protects political speech.

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