Chapter 1 Lists Six Defining Characteristics of Technical Communication

question 6

Short Answer

Chapter 1 lists six defining characteristics of technical communication. One characteristic is that technical communication addresses particular readers. What are three other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

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Definitions:

Disparity

The condition or fact of being different, varying, or inconsistent, often applied to things like opinions, conditions, or treatments.

Narcissism

A personality attribute characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself and a lack of empathy for others.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

Piaget

A reference to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and cognitive psychology.