Which term is used to describe the physiological process of decoding sounds?

Which cultural element includes schools, governments, and religious organizations?

The message transfer model of communication portrays human communication as a(n) ___________ process.

Which is most resistant to change?

Lyndi has an algebra class this semester, one that she has dreaded since beginning college. Math has never been an easy subject for her, so when her first test comes around she is convinced that she’ll fail. Sure enough, when her exam is returned she has scored a 56%, which is an F. Lyndi is a victim of her own __________.

Jozea notices that he is not successful in expressing his ideas to others. To help, a friend suggests that Jozea should adopt an other-oriented approach, meaning that he should __________.

Alan seems to challenge Alanna’s positive face quite often. Alan is engaging in __________.

Margolis, in anticipating his next public speaking assignment, thinks that while he may not be the most skilled speaker, he is intelligent, he knows how to research a topic, and if he spends some time practicing he ought to be able to get at least a “C.” Margolis is most likely engaging in which technique for improving self-esteem?

When Fatima first met Katie at work, Katie seemed impatient, stressed out, and irritable. Although Katie has since adjusted and become more even-tempered, Fatima still tries to avoid her. Fatima continues to see Katie in a negative light most likely due to the __________.

The theory that helps explain why Nabil’s perception of Shawna’s behavior differs dramatically from Benjamin’s perception of that same behavior is known as __________ theory.