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When we are __________, our brains are storing important information for us to access later.

Indexing your comments and remarks is a way to avoid which word barrier?

Which term best describes a person’s visible physiological attributes?

When general semanticists use the expression, “The map is not the territory,” this refers to which language barrier?

Which theory suggests that we make sense of the world based on our interpretation of words used by others?

Dionne believes she is an aggressive communicator and asks you to help her become more assertive. Which suggestion would be best to offer her?

Shawna and Darrel have been assigned to figure out the best date to schedule their annual class dance and party. Shawna wants to establish an ongoing positive communication relationship with Darrel, but it seems as though he is only interested in arriving at a solution to the question at hand. This is probably because Darrel employs which type of listening style?

The theory that suggests that all people adapt their behavior to others to some extent is __________.

Alexi is from the Netherlands and has made every attempt to “fit in” with her new American friends. While they may not be consciously aware of it, those friends have also been trying to adapt to Alexi’s communication behaviors. This example demonstrates __________.

When Marcelle explains to Archie how he feels isolated and lonely, Archie wants to respond appropriately. He decides to use compassionate listening in order to __________.