After her friend texted her and said, "We need to talk," Erin began analyzing and interpreting what the message meant. This process is known as __________.

A. encoding
B. internalizing
C. decoding
D. listening


Answer: C

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A. Emblems B. Adaptors C. Manipulators D. Proxemics E. Regulating

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List at least five of the recommended methods for dealing with speaking anxiety

What will be an ideal response

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According to social presence theory, which of the following media would make Jonathan and Judy’s long-distance relationship closer?

a. talking on the phone b. emailing c. texting d. video chatting

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