Thinking about how a topic is important and that the presentation will make a difference in the lives of the audience members can increase speaker confidence

Social penetration theory is concerned with _____, the number of topics people talk about, and _____, the degree of intimacy about a topic

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Which of the following is an example of listening?

A. Something woke the student in the middle of the night. B. The sound of the firecracker hurt his ear. C. She understood her sister's advice to stop worrying. D. He ignored the sirens that echoed around the city.