Which of the following is NOT a low-context culture?

A) United States
B) Germany
C) Australia
D) Brazil
E) Sweden


Answer: D

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In the Model of Health Communication, who functions as the source?

A) patient B) nurse C) physician D) therapist

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Outlining is NOT an important step when preparing your speech

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.  Most listeners would prefer a little silence to a vocalized pause.  2. . Researchers have found that audiences who can see the speaker and his or her behavior comprehend more of the presentation than audiences who cannot.  3. Eye contact varies with culture.  4. Constant smiling may communicate submissiveness or nervousness instead of friendliness, especially if the smiling seems unrelated to the content of the presentation.  5. Self-conscious attention to your own gestures may be self-defeating: the gestures look studied, rehearsed, or slightly out of sync with your message. 

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