As a Novice Public Speaker, You Should Rely Heavily on Demographic

question 8

True/False

As a novice public speaker, you should rely heavily on demographic information; when you are a more experienced speaker, you can ignore demographics.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

An elusive power that is based on interpersonal attraction.

Individualistic

A trait or culture emphasizing the importance and value of the individual over the collective group.

Respected

Earning esteem or admiration from others due to qualities such as integrity, achievements, or fairness.

Zone of Indifference

A conceptual range within which individuals are indifferent to authority's decisions or directives, either accepting or obeying them without resistance.