Paralinguistics includes voice, diction, and emotional nuances that accompany speech

A. True
B. False


ANS: a

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As a response to his son’s request to be driven to his friend’s place, William replies, "I know you want to go to your friend’s house today. I assume you need to relax before your exam, but I do not feel comfortable because you might be disturbing your friend on the day before the exam. May be we could all hang out together after your exam is over." In this case, William’s assertive message is lacking _____.

a. firmness b. feeling c. consequence d. intention

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Francine is less dependent on their relationship than Derek is, and she would find it easy to break up. According to _ ___________ , Francine holds the power

a. the power of privilege b. the symmetry of power c. the principle of less interest d. negative identity management

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When you give a speech on a question of fact, you focus mainly on reinforcing or changing how people behave

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Aaron is being introduced to his new workplace and co-workers. His boss tells him the names of people and departments, but she says very about each person's rank or the relationship between departments. She also does not speak much about the culture of the workplace. However, at the end of the introduction she says, "Hopefully now you have a better understanding of who we are, what we stand for,

and how things work here." Aaron's boss's communication style seems to be best described as what? A) Collectivist B) Individualist C) Low context D) High context E) Masculine

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