Explain the difference between saying “I love you” in a relational context and in a situational context.
What will be an ideal response?
In a relational context, the message of “I love you” can mean something vastly
different when said to you by your mother, your brother, your friend, your priest, or
someone you have been dating for a while. In a situational context, consider the
message said by the same person (e.g., your mother) on your birthday, after a fight with
her, on her deathbed, at Thanksgiving, or at the end of a phone call.
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What audience-related challenges can be found in the following scenario? MTV wants to launch an educational "Rock the Vote" campaign designed to get its young listeners to register to vote. Those producing the radio spots are concerned that if their listeners have never taken part in the electoral process, they may be inclined to resist any message for the simple reason that registering involves
a behavioral change. A) inattention B) misperception C) lack of motivation D) inertia
Which social influence has the most impact on an individual's creativity during adolescence and young adulthood?
a. Family b. Education c. Peers d. Mentors