Carla’s boss doesn’t pay any attention to Carla while Carla is speaking (the boss is reading his mail). According to the text, this is an example of ______.

a. a status reminder
b. a threat display
c. gaze aversion
d. territorial behavior


a. a status reminder

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Explain the difference between task and process functions

What will be an ideal response?

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A speaker can begin a speech with high credibility but end the speech with low credibility.

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

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Feminine cultures value such things as being sensitive toward each other and enhancing the overall quality of life.

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

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