Achievement motives are conformity, loyalty, tradition, and sexual attraction

Betty is facilitating the weekly staff meeting. During the meeting, she states, "Oh, I'm so sorry, I have one more agenda item that I would like to discuss." This statement is an example of what conversational ritual?

A. Ritual opposition B. Compliments C. Small talk rituals D. Ritual apology

The ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan provided the standard of _____________

a. prejudicial publication b. actual malice c. contempt of court d. obscenity