According to Edward Hall’s ideas about the zones of interpersonal distance, all of the following statements about social distance are true except ______.

a. At close ranges, Americans speak in a normal tone of voice.
b. We use this distance for relatively impersonal, businesslike transactions.
c. We use the expression “keeping someone at arm’s length” to represent this distance.
d. Eye contact plays a vital role in keeping the lines of communication open.


c. We use the expression “keeping someone at arm’s length” to represent this distance.

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Kaluen wants to deepen his relationship with Maggie, but he is reluctant to reveal details of his past. He is experiencing the dialectical tension of

a. connection-autonomy. b. predictability-novelty. c. intimacy-distance. d. openness-closedness.

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Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Pauses take place in public speaking in two basic types: _____ and _____

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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