Read the following statement: “I heard only three percent of people who attempt…

Read the following statement: “I heard only three percent of people who attempt doctorate degrees actually achieve them.” Which of the following examples depicts a related second-order theory?
A. The speaker is boasting to the listener regarding this small percentage of doctorate degree holders.
B. The speaker is impressed the listener is dedicated to joining the small percentage of doctorate degree holders.
C. The speaker thinks the listener isn’t smart or dedicated enough to complete a doctorate degree program.
D. The speaker is letting the listener know how difficult it will be to actually complete a doctorate degree program.
2. Which of the following explains the purpose of negative state remarks?
A. They reprimand the listener for violating the politeness ethic of conversations.
B. They indicate the listener should choose a face-saving option to avoid embarrassment.
C. They relate an adverse condition and indirectly imply the listener should take action.
D. They relate a second-order theory in response to the listener’s opinions.
3. In the statement, “I’m on the fence about this,“ which of the following choices describes this figure of speech?
A. Statement of potential negative situation and implication for action
B. Language or domain of one thing that facilitates understanding of another
C. Unchangeable or frozen expression that conveys a specific idea
D. Implicit reply with an element of plausible deniability to save face
4. Which of the following explains the type of communication shared through gestures?
A. Simulated spatial and action information
B. Initiated recall of stored or unchangeable meaning
C. Expected interpretation of implied meaning
D. Attempted manipulation of people’s direct theories