There are several aspects of oral communication that make it very different from written

communication. Identify at least one.

What will be an ideal response?

The student should identify at least one of the following:
1. Is a cooperative act between speaker and a diverse audience.
2. Provides immediate feedback to the sender.
3. Must be simple, informal, personal, and vivid.
4. Contains both intentional and unintentional nonverbal messages.

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________ communication occurs when we treat other people as objects, or when we respond to

their roles rather than who they are as unique people. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Brad is experiencing difficulty in reconciling that he has less power that his boss, Stephanie. It seems as though he is always adjusting his behavior when he is in a conversation with her. Which theory might BEST explain Brad’s changes when he is talking with Stephanie?

A. politeness theory B. communication accommodation theory C. uses and gratifications theory D. expectancy violations theory

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