Physical appearance is considered a nonverbal __________ when it creates meaning among individuals.

a. emblem
b. regulator
c. code
d. orientation


c. code

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Name and discuss the types of people crossing cultural boundaries.

What will be an ideal response?

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In her persuasive speech, Robyn wants her listeners to stop eating too much fast food. Which subgoal of persuasion is Robyn attempting to meet?

A) Adoption B) Discontinuance C) Deterrence D) Continuance E) Recurrence

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What do watchdog journalists demand from public figures?

A. relatability B. accountability C. reciprocation D. sensationalism

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Which statement below is true of same-sex relationships?

a. Determining which person in the relationship does what needs to be negotiated bit by bit. b. One person in the couple usually plays "man" and the other usually plays the "woman.". c. Gay and lesbian couples are usually stricter about their definitions of "cheating" than heterosexual couples. d. Gay men and lesbians are less likely to stay in touch with former partners than heterosexual people.

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