Jeffrey Tends to Be Very Serious, While Brian Tends to Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jeffrey tends to be very serious, while Brian tends to use a lot of humor. Both are successful communicators. This illustrates that

• A) there is no "ideal" way to communicate.
• B) competence is situational.
• C) competence is relational.
• D) competence can be learned.

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Definitions:

Lurking Variable

A variable that affects both variables of interest in a study but was not included in the study, potentially confounding the results.

Outdoor Temperature

The temperature of the air outside, which can vary widely depending on the weather, time of day, and geographic location.

Association

A relationship or link between two or more variables, where changes in one variable correspond to changes in the other.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live, based on statistical averages.