The Primary Difference Between Ethical and Unethical Communicators Is That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between ethical and unethical communicators is that unethical communicators

• A) intend to deceive.
• B) use only the indirect strategy regardless of the audience, purpose, or topic.
• C) use only the direct strategy regardless of the audience, purpose, or topic.
• D) omit the buffer from their bad-news messages.

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Definitions:

Multiple Variables

Multiple variables refer to the presence or use of more than one variable in an experiment or analysis to understand complex relationships or effects.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to allocate subjects randomly to experimental and control groups, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of any condition.

Technique

A systematic procedure, method, or skill applied in a particular task to achieve a desired result efficiently.

Testing Effect

An educational phenomenon where repeated testing on material leads to better memory retention than through study methods alone.