The most effective of the three methods for reducing fear of public speaking is systematic desensitization.

To begin a speech on the use of condoms, Chris told a risqué joke that shocked the audience. Chris's

use of language is best described as A) too vivid. B) too clear. C) too personal. D) inappropriate.

Yan Bing and Dianna are college students discussing how they each define "cheating" in a romantic relationship. Yan Bing considers flirting during an IM conversation cheating, but Dianna thinks cheating only involves physical contact. Later, they continue the discussion with friends over dinner. This scenario best describes which of the following?

A) Communication is a dynamic and systemic. B) Communication is gendered. C) Yan Bing and Dianna are exhibiting feminine styles of communication. D) Content level of meaning and relationship level of meaning are not the same thing.