The Pirated Radio Stations Sometimes Use Communications Equipment Instead of Commercial

question 70

Multiple Choice

The pirated radio stations sometimes use communications equipment instead of commercial broadcast equipment to pass along advice, information, and support not communicated by the "establishment". This would be an example of a(n) _____ communication channel.

• A) downward
• B) upward
• C) horizontal
• D) formal
• E) informal

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the influence of personal characteristics and underestimate the role of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.

Self-Serving Bias

Self-serving bias is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to personal qualities and their failures to external factors, protecting self-esteem.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being easily distinguished or set apart from others due to unique attributes or characteristics.

Consistency

The quality of being uniform, stable, and free from contradiction over time.