MATERIAL Define the following terms as they apply to human communication : theory --- a body of statements that present a clear‚ rounded‚ and systematic view of a subject. attitude --- an accumulation of information. Change occurs because of new info or change of value (a predisposition to behave in a positive or negative way toward an object) noise --- anything that interferes with the comm. Process Non-identity --- A is not A. the map is not the territory it represents artifacts --- objects
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was sitting in front of the television watching a late night show‚ when a commercial break came on‚ I instinctively clicked on the remote to flip through the channels to see what else was on. As I surfed through the channels I came across dozens of info-mercials‚ a commercial for getting a college degree at home‚ and a few psychic hotline advertisements. I stopped clicking the remote after a while to see what the commercials were selling‚ and to see how cheep the products were. There were advertisements
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knowledge) Lecture 3 Decision traps Framing effect = Losses are more painful than gains are pleasurable. Confirmation bias = We only seek out and pay attention to evidence that confirms our initial expectations and deny the existence of any disconfirming info. Escalation of commitment = Investing additional resources in the hope of overturning an initial negative outcome. Need for respect and save face is a driving force of human nature Availability heuristic = events that are vivid‚ easily imagined‚
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3% is flowers‚ 2% is fruit‚ and 2% ants‚ snails‚ and grubs” (http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/gorilla/diet.htm). Mountains gorillas use their massive strength to tear down limbs to get the leaves off they want to eat. They do not damage the environment in doing so: “They crop the vegetation in a manner that allows for quick replenishment to occur” (http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/gorilla/diet.htm). Gorillas do not drink much water because they get so much from the plants
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you receive a notice that your case has entered termination do not attempt to pay any fees. You must contact the NVC immediately to resume processing of your petition. NVC contact information can be found at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3177.html. Next Steps 1. When the IV fee payment status is PAID‚ each applicant must submit an Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. If your case was initiated after October 4‚ 2010 and your case number begins with AMM‚ ATH
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burns: * Thermal burns caused by fire‚ hot objects‚ hot liquids‚ and gases; or by nuclear blast or fireball Thermal burn treatment . enlarge | info | Fig. 1 Thermal burn - full thickness scald burn of feet secondary to immersion in bath tub * Electrical burns caused by electrical wires‚ current‚ or lightning . enlarge | info | Fig. 2 Full thickness high voltage wiring injury with fasciotomy * Chemical burns caused by contact with wet or dry chemicals or white phosphorus
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great relevance for marketing decision-makers because changes in the competitors’ prices‚ packaging‚ products‚ services‚ advertising‚ warranties and distribution methods might force companies to adjust some of the components of their marketing mix (Info Entrepreneurs 2014). McGonagle and Vella (2012)‚ identifying who the firm’s competitors are and understanding the approach they take in the market can help businesses to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. IDENTIFYING THE COMPETITORS
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Chapter 5: Listening and Communication Hearing vs. listening Hearing: sound waves generated by someone’s voice enter your inner ear‚ causing eardrum to vibrate. Your brain then interprets these vibrations as words and voice tone. Listening: receiving‚ attending to‚ understanding‚ responding to‚ and recalling sounds and visual images. Involves both visual and auditory cues. The listening process (bold terms associated) 1. Receiving: seeing and hearing constitute hearing. Critical to listening-you
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Taking Notes for Someone Else These are some practical suggestions for taking notes for someone else‚ as well as strategies to help you improve your own notetaking abilities. General Info: • Be sure of your purpose and the speaker’s purpose. • Attend all lectures. • Sit up front so you can see and hear better. Format: • Record the date‚ place‚ topic/title and presenter. • Number your pages. • Use
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world‚ are dangerous when used improperly. Please use caution if you do decide to use mind-altering substances‚ both legal and illegal. You owe it to yourself to gather info before making a choice regarding drugs. You have access to an incredible amount of information on the networks here. USE IT! The reason I am including drug info in the FAQ is not because I think drugs are a necessary part of a rave nor even a significant part of it‚ but because
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