If you are discussing an adverse situation and then offering ideas of how to address and rectify the situation, you should use a(n) ________ pattern to organize your speech.

A. time
B. effect-cause
C. topic
D. problem-solution

Answer: D

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Professor Plum begins an interaction with his class using negative behavior. During the course of the interaction, he switches to positive behavior. Prof. Reibolt started an interaction with his class using positive behavior; but, he switched to negative behavior. How would the Loss-Gain Effect explain how the class would feel about Prof. Plum compared to Prof. Reibolt?

A. The class would not be attracted to either person due to an inability to predict behavior. B. The class would not be attracted to either person due to a dislike for any negativity in interaction. C. The class would be attracted to Professor Plum because the students' expectations were exceeded. D. The class would be attracted to Professor Reibolt because impressions are formed early in interactions.

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