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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