Brief Messages, Such as Emails or Short Presentations at Meetings

question 43

Multiple Choice

Brief messages, such as emails or short presentations at meetings, ________.

• A)still require elaborate outlines
• B)must follow a detailed traditional outline format
• C)do not benefit from the outlining process
• D)might only need a few bullet points or questions as their outlines
• E)require the use of a tree chart in order to be outlined properly

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A phase in Piaget’s cognitive development theory when children develop the capability to logically process information about tangible occurrences.

Logical Thinking

The process of reasoning consistently and drawing conclusions based on a systematic analysis of information.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.

Theory Of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.