Uses and gratifications researchers have mainly used laboratory experimental methods to understand why people watch TV

The BEST way to determine whether your speech topic is _____ is to ask yourself if—given what audience members already know about you and what you’ll tell them during your speech—your listeners will see you as a knowledgeable and believable spokesperson on the topic

A) substantive B) culturally sensitive C) interesting D) appropriate

Reggie ignored what Madeline had to say about the fiscal policy because he thinks women can't understand economics. This is an example of ________ noise interfering with Madeline's message.

A. psychological B. emotional C. social D. structural