Being distracted by unfamiliar or offensive words in a speaker’s message is typical of ______.

a. environmental distractions
b. medium distractions
c. factual diversion
d. semantic diversion

d. semantic diversion

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What does it mean to say that members of a small group interact? 

A. They are usually related or connected as friends. B. The group gradually bonds and develops "groupthink". C. The group has at least three people. D. A "democratic spirit" and more discussion occur.

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