While studies comparing facial expressions have found that certain universal expressions are easily

understood, connotations for gestures can vary. Thus, interpreting nonverbal behavior requires understanding

A) the family relationships of the person we are communicating with.
B) the intent of the source.
C) the cultural norms governing it.
D) the grammatical syntax behind the behavior.
E) that verbal behavior carries most of the meaning in a message.


C

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Rebecca is nervous and fidgets during her job interview with Calder. She is hired anyway, but Calder is surprised when he sees her at work on her first day and she is calm and collected. Calder may be guilty of the perceptual mistake of

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