Politeness theory suggests that a single message can both support and threaten face needs simultaneously.

Journalism is more than a profession. It is a higher calling that fulfills a ______.

a. need for information b. a requirement to keep politicians honest c. higher trust d. passion in those gifted at writing

During the season a sport psychologist has the football players practice imagery after first watching a videotape in which they are performing the same skill as the one they intend to image. The coaches can’t believe how quickly the players improved their performance and consistency. What is the best explanation for the preceding?

a. mental readiness explanation b. functional equivalence theory (page 248) c. bioinformational theory d. attentional-arousal set