Dr. Wheeler walks into class several minutes late. He has always been strict about classes starting on time, so you think about teasing him by saying, "You're lucky we didn't all just leave."
But then you notice that Dr. Wheeler's voice is flat, his brow is furrowed, and his eye
contact is indirect and decide he may not receive your good-natured ribbing in the way you
intend. What theory describes how you adapted to Dr. Wheeler's nonverbal communication?
A) expectancy violation theory
B) emotional contagion theory
C) interaction adaptation theory
D) interactional synchrony theory
C
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a. Uncertainty avoidance. b. Masculinity–femininity. c. Power distance. d. Individualism–collectivism.
______ refers to the practice of marrying outside a defined group.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What part of the argument model helps your audience understand how the evidence your provide
supports your claim? A. Rebuttal B. Argument C. Qualifier D. Warrant
The willingness to listen to different viewpoints and understand beliefs and values other than your own is known as
A) honesty. B) indecisiveness. C) accommodation. D) conviction.