Which of the Following Is the Most Effective Introductory Statement

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most effective introductory statement?

• A) Thank you for having me here today.
• B) Good afternoon. Today I'd like to discuss saving for retirement.
• C) Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm happy to be here.
• D) Did you know that individuals over the age of 50 make up more than three fourths of America's financial assets?

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Definitions:

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior over internal processes.

Carl Rogers

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Edward Titchener

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