Question 1

Which is an example of the critical thinking barrier "rigid perspectives"?

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Studying only your notes for your finals rather than coming up with a unique study method for each class.

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You avoid answering questions in class because you don't usually volunteer.

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You fail to understand a classmate’s point of view because you ignore his/her ideas that conflict with your own.

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You end your e-mails with a cliche because of your own limited understanding.

Question 2

Which is an example of the critical thinking barrier "immediate rewards"?

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Going out with your friends the night before finals, ignoring the fact you will be too tired to take your test in the morning.

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You end your e-mails with a cliche because of your own limited understanding.

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You hear the students in front of you say that the e-mail message contains two examples of passive voice, so you change your answer to match theirs.

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You take MGMT 102 because it is a graduation requirement, without considering its importance to you beyond this.

Question 3

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

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Refreshments will be served after class.

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Shelby will be happy to hear the good news.

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The manager decided to hire seven new employees.

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This exam is surprisingly easy.

Question 4

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

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When will our gifts be wrapped?

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She will be bringing the cookies to the party.

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Santa is real.

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Shelby turned on the Christmas movie.

Question 5

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

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The students were reminded to turn in their rentals before winter break.

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She considered to work over winter break.

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He seems excited about winter break.

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The students will be sleeping during winter break.

Question 6

Which sentence is an example of an expletive?

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It is true that she woke me up for my finals.

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These answers are all expletives.

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Don't forget to complete your course evaluation; it is important.

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I would love to take a trip there this winter.

Question 7

With the nominal group technique, individuals shout out their ideas separately.

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False

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True

Question 8

"Block style", for business letters, is left-justified and uses 2-inch margins.

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False

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True

Question 9

What major communication principle should one use when organizing the content of a message?

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Emphasis

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Empathy

Question 10

One advantage of Nominal Group Technique over Brainstorming is that Nominal Group Technique usually

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encourages broader participation from members.

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requires less time.

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can be used in small groups.

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promotes greater synergy.

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