Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 19

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) A first glance at Benny tells you that he is an attractive young man. (2) The riveting feature is the contrast between his close-cropped black hair and his light skin. (3) There are two slight scars on his left cheek, but they add to instead of detract from his appearance. (4) His eyelashes are not prominent, but dark brown eyes gaze at you from under a canopy of thick, black eyebrows. (5) His nose is short and straight, befitting his oval face. (6) The cheekbones are high but not prominent, and the well-kept mustache gives a promise of luxuriant growth if given free reign. (7) Benny's mouth is small and full, and though the braces are off-putting, that shy smile will someday break a lot of hearts. (8) All of these factors put together with a mischievous gleam in his eyes draw the picture of an intelligent, quite personable young man.
⎯ Carmen Crawford, student
Select the number of the topic sentence that states the overall impression of the subject.

• A) Sentence 1
• B) Sentence 2
• C) Sentence 7

Understand the role of critical thinking in evaluating evidence and forming logical conclusions.

Describe the communication mediums and channels used in organizational settings.

Recognize the importance of feedback in the communication process and how it can be utilized to enhance message effectiveness.

Identify and overcome potential barriers in the communication process.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions like attention and language.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is involved in speech, memory, and emotions.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain that is involved in emotional processing, especially fear and pleasure.

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are integrated and stabilized into long-term storage in the brain.