A Disadvantage of a Written,printed Message Is That It

question 65

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of a written,printed message is that it

• A)limits opportunities for timely feedback.
• B)cannot reach geographically dispersed audiences.
• C)minimizes the writer's ability to plan and control a message.
• D)doesn't give recipients time to process the message before they respond.
• E)deemphasizes any inappropriate emotional components.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

Refers to the tendency of individuals to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of situational factors.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory focused on how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.

Pretentious

Characterized by an attempt to seem more important or knowledgeable than one actually is, often by affecting greater importance or merit.

Preformed Schemas

Cognitive structures or frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information, often based on past experiences and societal norms.