Question 1

In general, researchers should avoid reading previous studies in order to keep an open mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following ways of investigating the topic of communication in cults is an example of rhetorical criticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Join a cult and observe cult members as they communicate. 
B)  Analyze the values in the cult leaders' speeches. 
C)  Send questionnaires to ex-members asking them to describe why they joined the cult and what they communicated about in the cult. 
D)  Take transcripts from cult members' diaries and perform these transcripts before an audience. 
A)  Join a cult and observe cult members as they communicate. 
B)  Analyze the values in the cult leaders' speeches. 
C)  Send questionnaires to ex-members asking them to describe why they joined the cult and what they communicated about in the cult. 
D)  Take transcripts from cult members' diaries and perform these transcripts before an audience.

In general, researchers should avoid reading previous studies in order to keep an open mind.

Which of the following ways of investigating the topic of communication in cults is an example of rhetorical criticism?

Historical Foundations

Definitions, Models, and Perspectives

Decoding Messages: Listening and Perception

Encoding Messages: Spoken Language

Encoding Messages: Nonverbal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Group Communication

Organizational Communication

Public Communication

Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches

Communication and the Media

Intercultural Communication

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Exam 13: Methods of Discovery

In general, researchers should avoid reading previous studies in order to keep an open mind.

Which of the following ways of investigating the topic of communication in cults is an example of rhetorical criticism?

Historical Foundations

Definitions, Models, and Perspectives

Decoding Messages: Listening and Perception

Encoding Messages: Spoken Language

Encoding Messages: Nonverbal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Group Communication

Organizational Communication

Public Communication

Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches

Communication and the Media

Intercultural Communication

Filters