Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of listening is to

The power that moves decision makers to see your proposition as sensible, just, right, or true is

a. the force of collective arguments. b. the convincing vision of the case. c. the economic forces at play. d. the established rules of the debate.

Examining your mental codes involves _____.

a. asking yourself to what extent you have programmed your media habits to serve your needs b. asking yourself to what extent the mass media have programmed your media habits to meet their needs c. re-programming your mental codes to better satisfy your needs d. all of the above