Final answer:The most effective communicators speak at a rate of 150 words per minute. This is not one of the provided options, but it aligns with the typical rate range for effective communication. While option B (180 words per minute) is above this rate and might not be ideal for all audiences, it is the closest to the effective communication rate among the options given. So, the corrected answer would be B) 180 words per minute.Explanation:Effective communication is crucial for conveying information and ideas in a way that is easily understood by the audience. Studies, such as those referenced by Hargie (2011), indicate that people typically speak at a rate of 125 to 175 words per minute in a regular speech, which is comfortable for most listeners to comprehend. Humans are capable of processing speech much faster, between 400 to 800 words per minute, leaving a gap which allows time for additional cognitive processes to take place while listening. However, speakers that maintain a rate of around 150 words per minute are often considered engaging and clear. Since the options provided do not include 150, option B at 180 words per minute would be the next best rate for effective communication, assuming that options more closely aligned with 150 words per minute, such as C) 120 words per minute, might be too slow and risk losing the audience's attention due to the listeners' higher processing ability....

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