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When Adler and Proctor suggest that the most useful theories are those that have a strong logical structure,they are referring to which of the following?

A) external consistency
B) internal consistency
C) succinctness
D) accuracy

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Accuracy suggests that the best theories correctly summarize the way communication actually works.

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B) False

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Commonsense theory is also sometimes called theory-in-use.

Appropriateness is more important than effectiveness when communicating.

Provide an example of non-evaluative communication and explain.

The ______ context is the context in which our thoughts influence the way we communicate.

A theory must have all five criteria for evaluating theory in order to be labeled "good."

A theory that seems to "skip" or miss steps is said to lack ______.

______ refers to whether a theory is presented with simplicity--the fewest statements possible.

The ______ context focuses on interpersonal communication when two people are from different cultures.

Explain the difference(s)between internal and external consistency.

Research indicates that communication competence is most often understood as achieving a successful balance between ______ and ______.

Define "source orientation."

When a theory's concepts build logically upon each other,we say that the theory has internal ______.

When a theory has many real-world applications,we say it has ______.

______ theories are useful because they are often the basis for our decisions about how to communicate.

Scholarly theory is only useful for academics and researchers.

Appropriateness and effectiveness are both necessary to be a competent communicator.

A ______ is any systematic summary about the nature of the communication process.

Definitions of communication vary based upon an indication of success or accuracy.Which difference in definitions is the focus of this description?