Which of the following statements about the nature of nonverbal communication explains why a laugh can be interpreted as amusement, approval, contempt, scorn, or embarrassment in different situations?
a. Nonverbal communication is less structured.
b. Nonverbal communication is learned informally.
c. Nonverbal communication is highly contextual.
d. Nonverbal communication is continuous.
e. Nonverbal communication is more convincing.
c
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However, Scott, who is also a comm major, believes just the opposite— that his male comm profs are more competent and credible. How does research shed light on this situation? A. Research has produced mixed results in terms of male and female students' beliefs about the credibility of their female and male professors. B. Research reveals a "sex matching" trend, in that female students deem female profs more credible, male students deem male profs more credible. C. Research on this topic is flawed because a professor's sex and a student's sex shouldn't be factors when making a judgment of credibility. D. None of the above have resulted from research on this topic.
Chris says he loves Betsy but he's not sure they have a future together. Chris' feelings toward Betsy indicate
A) he loves her but isn't committed B) he loves her and is committed but unsure of himself. C) he loves her but is opposed to marriage. D) he is just out for a good time. E) he is interested in other women he might date.
Which is NOT a primary source?
A) ?a diary written by a woman traveling in a covered wagon B) a book of poetry by e. e. cummings C) ?a newsreel showing a prison in Siberia D) ?the Empire State Building E) ?a movie review by Roger Ebert
Which kind of liquid can be used for a toast in the United States and Canada, but should be avoided in some other cultures?
A. champagne B. water C. wine D. soda