Attributions are the explanations we make to ourselves about why things happen and why people act as they do.

Which of the following would be the best statement to use in a speech on volunteerism to create

immediacy with an audience? A) Those who volunteer receive as much as they give. B) I shall be speaking on the joys of volunteerism. C) I think we've all had those experiences where in giving we received so much in return. D) Volunteering offers something for everyone.

Roddy earned an "A" for the semester in his communication class and was quite happy and

excited about it. When he arrived at his sister's house for dinner, she could tell that Roddy was in a particularly good mood because of his A) expectancy violations. B) affect displays. C) regulators. D) perception checking.