Susan Relied Heavily on the Use of Vocalized Pauses and Fillers

question 38

Multiple Choice

Susan relied heavily on the use of vocalized pauses and fillers in her presentation.How is her audience likely to judge her speech?

• A) increase her credibility
• B) create a favorable impression of her
• C) create a negative impression of her
• D) audience will like her more
• E) tolerate it because it's similar to an oral language style

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Definitions:

Rivalry

(1) The characteristic of a private good, the consumption of which by one party excludes other parties from obtaining the benefit; (2) the attempt by one firm to gain strategic advantage over another firm to enhance market share or profit.

Excludability

The characteristic of a private good, for which the seller can keep nonbuyers from obtaining the good.

Private Good

A good, or service that is individually consumed and that can be profitably provided by privately owned firms because they can exclude nonpayers from receiving the benefits.

Quantity Demanded

The quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and financially able to buy at a certain price.