Alexi is from the Netherlands and has made every attempt to "fit in" with her new American friends. While they may not be consciously aware of it, those friends have also been trying to adapt to Alexi's communication behaviors. This example demonstrates __________.
A. culture shock
B. the communication accommodation theory
C. the evolutionary psychology theory
D. contact theory
Answer: B
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