One survey reported in the text suggests that the average person admits to lying about once or twice a day. But another study concludes that this statistic is misleading because ______.
a. The survey researchers did not collect data from a random sample of people.
b. Most people don’t admit to telling lies.
c. A small percentage of people report doing most of the lying.
d. All of these
c. A small percentage of people report doing most of the lying.
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Verbal and nonverbal codes are different in a number of ways. Which of the following best describes the difference between verbal and nonverbal codes?
A. Verbal system is based primarily on signs whereas nonverbal system is symbol-based. B. Verbal system is much less restrictive in sending capacity than nonverbal code. C. Verbal system is governed by a formal grammar whereas nonverbal system is governed by semantics D. Verbal codes are always used consciously by people whereas nonverbal codes are always used unconsciously.
Carlotta is a Mexican who is married to an American. When she gets mad at him, or she doesn’t want him to know what she’s talking about, she starts speaking in Spanish. This is an example of ________.
a. controlling. b. adapting. c. diverging. d. converging.
When a teacher walks into the classroom and says, "Good morning everyone," that punctuates the beginning of the class.
a. True b. False
Studies have shown that online relationships may be perceived as more ________ than those developed face-to-face.
A. superficial B. impersonal C. hostile D. intimate