Sydney is getting ready to have a baby. Although she is very excited, she is also a bit nervous and doesn't know what to expect. Sydney's friends throw her a surprise baby shower to celebrate her upcoming arrival and to reassure her that all will go well. Sydney's friends are providing what kinds of rewards by supporting and celebrating with her?

One type of argument which can be made against a proposal for change is referred to as a "disadvantage" argument. Which of the following things is NOT true of a disadvantage argument?

(a) It visualizes the world as if the advocate's proposal were adopted. (b) It suggests that the proposal would have no effect if adopted. (c) It is argued using the claims of effect, significance, and inherency. (d) It has the same requirements for proof that any other argument would have.

The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” describes which function of nonverbal communication?

a. Expressing emotions b. Conveying relationship messages c. Providing information d. Managing impressions