The topics, hobbies, and experiences that are important or interesting to listeners make up their __________.

A. personal interests
B. platitudes
C. reference groups
D. cultural facts


Answer: A

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______ are agreements we establish in our relationships about what behavior is required, preferred, or not allowed.

a. Words b. Rules c. Messages d. Models

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Raised eyebrows are part of the facial expression of happiness. 2. A genuine expression of joy must show in both the eyes and the mouth. 3. Cross-cultural research indicates that the most recognizable facial expression of emotion is that of fear. 4. Research reported in the text shows that individuals from Western Europe have a more favorable impression of posed smiles than individuals from Eastern Europe do.

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Griffith increased movie-making "language" with techniques like freeze frames, parallel editing, frequent close-ups, and objects to synopsize and define character

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Research shows that males learn to be less expressive in facial expressions compared to females as early as ______.

a. preschool b. elementary school c. middle school d. high school

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