Part I. Short Academic Talks  Directions: Listen to each short academic talk. Then choose the correct answer for the questions.     What is surprising about this research?

Should we teach a foreign language to children and adults in the same way?  Why or why not?

What is the first characteristic of happy people?

In the United States, a man usually gives a woman a diamond ring for her to wear on her left-hand ring finger when they become engaged to be married. However, one diamond distributor has developed the idea that women should wear diamonds on their right hands as well. Marketing communications regarding the Diamond Right Hand Ring stress the independence of women and their ability to buy a diamond for themselves. One ad claims that a diamond on a left hand says “we,” while a diamond on the right hand says “me.” This diamond distributor is attempting to

Which of the following reflects the relatively stable behavioral tendencies that individuals display across a variety of situations?

Many victims of Hurricane Katrina were left without their homes, food, and water—basic necessities for living. Based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which motives were activated for these individuals?

Carissa is highly involved in a purchase decision for a new car. She has searched online, visited car dealerships, talked to friends and family, and paid attention to advertisements. According to the elaboration likelihood model, by which route is Carissa likely to be persuaded?

EXTRA CREDIT INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite the incorrect sentence. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. 1. The car who is red is parked outside the tall building.  __________________________________________________________   INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer. 2. You can’t have ice cream ________ you eat your dinner. a. when b. until    3. Write a sentence about one thing you have learned this semester. ______________________________________ ENJOY YOUR BREAK! 🙂

Sharon has to purchase a gift for her mother and only has this afternoon to do so because her birthday party is that evening. She’s wondering how she will be able get to the mall in time to pick out the perfect gift. This is an illustration of which situation characteristic?

A(n) ______________ is the way an individual wants to feel or be at the present time.