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Arbitrary constructions that represent a communicator’s thoughts are referred to in the chapter as _________________.

Jared describes himself as a thin, muscular, and talented surfer. His friend Joseph also surfs and affirms that Jared is a good surfer. Jared feels good about his body build because being thin and muscular is considered a norm in surfing culture. Which part(s) of this description conveys Jared’s self-concept?

Which choice below best characterizes message overload?

A collection of symbols governed by rules and used to convey messages between individuals is referred to in the chapter as _________________.

The tendency to transmit messages without considering their consequences is called _______________.

The perception of membership in a group that is part of an encompassing culture is referred to as ________________.

According to the textbook, _______________ are typically judged to be appealing and trustworthy.

Which definition best fits the description of a dialect?

To zoom a document so that you can see the left and right margins, which of the following should you do on the View tab?

Brandt is very muscular, but thin. This makes him feel like a weakling when he’s around his bodybuilder friends at the gym. He feels this way because of his ______________.