Define (A) Clichés, (B) Slang, and (C) Buzzwords

question 152

Essay

Define (a) clichés, (b) slang, and (c) buzzwords. Why should they typically be avoided in business communication?

Discuss the phenomena related to bystander intervention and social responsibility.

Recognize persuasion strategies and their implications on decision-making.

Understand the role of mood and reciprocal expectations in compliance behavior.

Evaluate the effects of situational visibility on obedience to authority.

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Definitions:

Low-Road Pathway

A neural pathway that processes sensory information related to threats and emotions more rapidly than the cognitive processing pathways, often bypassing conscious thought.

Carroll Izard

An American psychologist known for his contributions to the understanding of emotions and their impact on human behavior, particularly the theory of Differential Emotions which categorizes ten basic emotions.

Basic Emotions

Fundamental emotions that are universally recognized, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger.

Love

A multifaceted blend of feelings, actions, and convictions linked to intense sentiments of fondness, a protective attitude, comfort, and esteem towards someone else.