Several psychological principles have important implications for oral research presentations.Which of the following is TRUE?
A) An audience member comes to the presentation with past knowledge of the speaker's topic and will judge the presentation based on selective perception.
B) An audience member comes to the presentation with limited knowledge of the topic and will remain open-minded throughout the presentation.
C) Each audience member organizes his or her unique construct of the content presented, which is unrelated to listener experience and openness to change.
D) There is no need for the research presenter to attempt to construct imaginatively how the audience will interpret the message because it is impossible to know in advance.
E) All of the above

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It is true that audience members come to the presentation with past knowledge and experiences that shape their perception of the topic and the presenter. This can impact how they interpret and judge the presentation. As such, presenters should be aware of the potential biases and preconceptions of their audience and work to address them.

Several Psychological Principles Have Important Implications for Oral Research Presentations