A key distinction between the verbal and nonverbal systems of communication is that ______.

a. animals do not possess a verbal system of communication
b. the verbal system is based on haptics, whereas the nonverbal system is based on kinesics
c. the verbal system is based on symbols whereas the nonverbal system is signal based
d. the verbal system regulates communication whereas the nonverbal system complements communication


c. the verbal system is based on symbols whereas the nonverbal system is signal based

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What is the first step an interviewer takes in preparing an interview schedule?

a. scheduling interviews in alphabetical order b. scheduling interviews based on the applicants' qualifications c. developing preliminary questions that elicit information about job qualifications, interest in the company, and personal characteristics d. composing specific questions that are direct, yet conversational, and that conform to all legal requirements

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__________ are the skeletal structure, or backbone, that makes

up the body of your speech. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which of the following is the example of a "top-down effect" regarding cultural identification?

a. Many history textbooks rarely cover the history of people of color or indigenous people and the dominant group's history is treated as "the true history." b. There is a pervasive stereotype that Mexican immigrants are "lazy, dangerous, and potential criminals" in the U.S., and research demonstrates that such biased ascriptions are influenced by media representation of immigrants. c. Both a and b d. Neither of them

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According to your textbook, listening to understand a classroom lecture is an example of comprehensive listening.

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

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