The textbook explains four reasons why studying nonverbal communication is important

What are they?

What will be an ideal response?


First, nonverbal communication is the primary way in which we communicate feelings
and attitudes towards others. Second, nonverbal messages are usually more believable
than verbal messages. Third, nonverbal communication plays a major role in the
initiation, development, and termination of our interpersonal relationships. Finally,
nonverbal works with verbal messages in the following ways: substitute, complement,
contradict, repeat, regulate, or accent verbal messages.

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In writing production context criticism, which of the following is most reliant on providing historical context?

a. Critical audience ethnography b. An ethnography of media workers c. A genre analysis that examines the auteur d. Big-picture media industry critiques e. None of the above.

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The logical, reflective examination of information and ideas to determine what to believe or do is the process of _______

a. message encoding b. critical thinking c. behavior examination d. reflective analysis

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Which of the following is NOT a method of generating income on the Internet?

A. click rates B. fees for access C. merchandise D. direct sales of ad space E. affiliate programs

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The abolition of lengthy studio contracts helped facilitate a growth in independent pictures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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