When a Speaker Tunes a Message to Suit an Audience

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a speaker tunes a message to suit an audience and, in the course of tuning the message, the speaker's subsequent memories and impressions about the topic change, this effect is known as:

• A) biased interpretation.
• B) message distortion.
• C) perspective-taking failures.
• D) saying is believing.

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Definitions:

Virtue Prescription

Virtue prescription refers to the advocacy or recommendation of moral virtues as guidelines for ethical behavior and good living.

Generous

Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Charitable

Related to the act of giving help, especially financial support, to those in need.

Virtues List

A compilation of moral and ethical qualities considered as positive traits and admired in a person.