Dawn Swift Discovered That 20 Years Ago,the Average Fees for One

question 51

Multiple Choice

Dawn Swift discovered that 20 years ago,the average fees for one year at a top tier university was $4,500.Today,the average cost is $29,000.What is the growth rate in fee costs over this 20-year period? Round off to the nearest 0.1%.

• A)15.5%
• B)4.2%
• C)9.8%
• D)10.6%

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Definitions:

Speech Accommodation Theory

Modification of speech style to the context (e.g., listener, situation) of a face-to-face interindividual conversation.

Convergence and Divergence

In communication, convergence refers to adapting one's speech style to match others, while divergence is altering it to differentiate oneself.

Non-Verbal Behaviour

Communication without words, including facial expressions, body language, gestures, and other physical cues.

Verbal Behaviour

The aspect of human communication that involves the use of words and language to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions.