The way that people hold their bodies often communicates information about all of the following except:

a. emotional states.
b. submissiveness or dominance.
c. sexual intentions.
d. bilingualism.
e. relaxation and intimacy.


ANS: D

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A. communication B. language C. speech D. vocalization

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