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CMN 1148 MIDTERM REVIEW 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. Warranting Theory - correct answer -We are more likely to
believe info someone cannot manipulate
2. Impression Formation Theory - correct answer -How we put
together different pieces of info to form an impression
3. TAR Effect - correct answer -You dislike someone who
criticizes somebody else, but not the person being criticized
4. Self categorizing Theory - correct answer -Idea that we see
ourselves as both individuals and group members
5. Active receivers - correct answer -Individuals who choose the
amount and type of information they receive
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6. Passive receivers - correct answer -Individuals who rely on
others to select information for them
7. Communication Predicament of Aging Model - correct answer -
How to talk to fuccing old people and all the stereotypes that us
young beautiful H E AL T H Y people have against the wrinkly
cucumbers. this is satire pls don't hate me
8. Identity - correct answer -Characteristics that allow others to
recognize us
9. Beneficial Impression Management - correct answer -Efforts to
create positive impressions of close others
10. Hedging - correct answer -using words that reduce the
negative impacts of what we're saying (absolving ourselves of
blame)
CMN 1148 MIDTERM REVIEW 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. Warranting Theory - correct answer -We are more likely to
believe info someone cannot manipulate
2. Impression Formation Theory - correct answer -How we put
together different pieces of info to form an impression
3. TAR Effect - correct answer -You dislike someone who
criticizes somebody else, but not the person being criticized
4. Self categorizing Theory - correct answer -Idea that we see
ourselves as both individuals and group members
5. Active receivers - correct answer -Individuals who choose the
amount and type of information they receive
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6. Passive receivers - correct answer -Individuals who rely on
others to select information for them
7. Communication Predicament of Aging Model - correct answer -
How to talk to fuccing old people and all the stereotypes that us
young beautiful H E AL T H Y people have against the wrinkly
cucumbers. this is satire pls don't hate me
8. Identity - correct answer -Characteristics that allow others to
recognize us
9. Beneficial Impression Management - correct answer -Efforts to
create positive impressions of close others
10. Hedging - correct answer -using words that reduce the
negative impacts of what we're saying (absolving ourselves of
blame)
