Research shows that television portrayals of nonverbal communication are not very realistic. For instance, compared to real life, characters in TV programs ______.

a. mask their emotions more often
b. show more anger
c. show more fear
d. show less sadness


b. show more anger

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Max travels by plane on a business trip even though he is terrified of plane rides. As he anxiously sits through take-off, he becomes aware of his attraction to the woman sitting next to him and begins to talk with her. What led to Max becoming more attracted to this woman than he would normally have been?

A. reductionist account B. ignorance-is-bliss account C. excitation transfer D. arousal switching

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A virtual group is __________

a) formed to analyze a problem by presenting as many ideas as possible b) a small group whose members interact online c) assembled for an in-depth interview for the purposes of marketing research d) a small group whose members communicate via face-to-face meetings

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Filming Assessment You will be graded on accomplishing one set of shots correctly, in proper sequence.  Make sure to allow enough time for the complete takes to be registered properly and viewable.  You will be separated into appropriate sized groups by your instructor.  You are solely responsible for the shots that you direct.  At the beginning of your shoot, fill out a sheet to indicate who is completing each sequence (A, B, or C).Do not zoom during your shots.

Unless otherwise indicated, use a tripod.Film the following script for each sequence:  CHARACTER 1 and CHARACTER 2 are talking.                    CHARACTER 1      Where did you go last night?                   CHARACTER 2      Nowhere.  Here's your pencil.                   CHARACTER 1      Thanks.  I heard you were out.                   CHARACTER 2      Well, nothing really.  Just a movie.A:  During the shooting of this sequence, you must not cross the line.  This sequence contains the following shots in order:  Medium Close-up of Character 1Medium Close-up of Character 2Full Close-up of Character 1Extreme Close-up of Character 2 B:  During the shooting of this sequence, you must cross the line.  You are demonstrating "what not to do" according to standard technique.  This sequence contains the following shots in order:  Medium Close-up of Character 1Medium Close-up of Character 2Full Close-up of Character 1Close Shot of Character 2 C:  During the shooting of this sequence, you must not cross the line.  This sequence contains the following shots in order:  Over the shoulder of Ch. 1Close shot of Character 2.Insert shot or Cutaway shot  Over the shoulder of Ch. 2, medium shot of Character 1. What will be an ideal response?

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Plagiarism can occur only in written media, such as books, website contents, and academic papers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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