Is it appropriate to develop a speech topic based on something you heard on a television talk show?

a. No; using televised information for your speech topic is a form of plagiarism.
b. No; most topics discussed on talk shows are inappropriate speech material.
c. Yes, but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did.
d. Yes; brainstorming ideas from a television program is a good way to develop a topic and is an option suggested in the text.

d

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The text recommends that ethical questions about communication

technologies be evaluated on the basis of A.) critical thinking principles. B.) political needs. C.) personal values. D.) religious teachings. E.) business practices.

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Linda is a middle-aged white woman born and raised in Chicago. Imagine that you are having a conversation with Linda about cultures around the world, and she makes the following statements. Which of these statements demonstrates cultural relativism on the part of Linda?

A. The custom of bowing in Japan rather than shaking hands or embracing might help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. B. The custom of Zulu men having multiple wives is troublesome and wrong. C. Women in countries with hot climates should not be forced to dress head-to-toe in black. D. It is incomprehensible that people in some countries eat dog meat.

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