Pierre Finds That When He Speaks to His Communication Professor,he

question 7

Multiple Choice

Pierre finds that when he speaks to his communication professor,he tries to use some of the vocabulary and concepts he has learned in class.When he speaks to his younger cousin,however,he tends to speak in shorter sentences,using more familiar words and ideas.This is an example of how Pierre is applying the __________ theory.

• A)appropriation
• B)self-centering
• C)adaptation
• D)communication accommodation

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Definitions:

Income Tax Expense

The amount of money a company or individual owes to the government based on the taxable income earned during a fiscal year.

Interim Period

A temporary or Middle phase in a fiscal year or financial reporting period, often used for assessing a company's performance partway through the year.

Segment Profit or Loss

The financial performance of a distinct unit within a company, often evaluated to assess its contribution to the overall business.

U.S. GAAP

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in the United States.